Houston vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Houston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Houston vs San FranciscoAugust climate, side by side

HoustonSan Francisco
Comfort score48/100 (F)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high41°C21°C
Avg high / low35° / 26°20° / 14°
Rainfall189 mm1 mm
Rainy days100
Humidity77%76%
Air quality (AQI)6535

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

Houston vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in Houston or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Houston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Houston vs San Francisco in August?
In August, Houston averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 189 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.