What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Diego in August?

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; San Diego averages 26°C high / 20°C low with about 5 mm.

Big Sur vs San Diego in August

San Diego is the better pick in August — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is hot, dry, muggy air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs San Diego — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Diego
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	29°C	29°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	26° / 20°
Rainfall	0 mm	5 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	72%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	29	51

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, dry, clean air · best August89
San Diego 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, dry, muggy air · best August93

Big Sur vs San Diego in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or San Diego?: San Diego is the better pick in August — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is hot, dry, muggy air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Diego in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; San Diego averages 26°C high / 20°C low with about 5 mm.