Charleston vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Charleston vs San FranciscoAugust climate, side by side

CharlestonSan Francisco
Comfort score59/100 (D)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high36°C21°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°20° / 14°
Rainfall169 mm1 mm
Rainy days120
Humidity83%76%
Air quality (AQI)5635

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

Charleston vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in Charleston or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs San Francisco in August?
In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.