What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in August?

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 2 mm.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in August

Big Sur is the better pick in August — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air, while Half Moon Bay is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Half Moon Bay
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	20°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	20° / 13°
Rainfall	0 mm	2 mm
Rainy days	0	0
Humidity	72%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	29	44

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, dry, clean air · best August89
Half Moon Bay 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September85

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or Half Moon Bay?: Big Sur is the better pick in August — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air, while Half Moon Bay is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 2 mm.