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San Francisco in August

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for San Francisco are May, July, August and September. In August, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
17°C
Rainfall
0 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, San Francisco is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 17°C with about 0mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in San Francisco in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Fillmore West
The Fillmore West was a historic live rock and roll music venue in San Francisco, California, US, which became famous under the direction of concert promoter Bill Graham from 1968
New Conservatory Theatre Center
The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Civic Center neighborhood at 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. NCTC showc
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is a private music conservatory in San Francisco, California, United States. As of 2025, it had 447 students.
La Mamelle, Inc./Art Com
La Mamelle, Inc. / Art Com was a not-for-profit arts organization, artist-run space, or alternative exhibition space, active from 1975 through 1995, and was located at 70-12th St
International High School of San Francisco
International High School of San Francisco, is a private co-educational high school in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, United States, and part of The International School
SFJAZZ Center
The SFJAZZ Center, also known as the SF Jazz Center, is an all-ages music venue in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California, that opened in January 2013. It is re

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San Francisco in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit San Francisco?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. San Francisco's best months are generally May, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in San Francisco in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 17°C. Rainfall averages about 0mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for San Francisco in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in San Francisco in August?+

Popular things to do include Fillmore West, New Conservatory Theatre Center, San Francisco Conservatory of Music and La Mamelle, Inc./Art Com. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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