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

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	95/100 (S)
Feels-like high	29°C	21°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	0 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	0	0
Humidity	72%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	29	35

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.