Los Angeles vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Los Angeles is hot, dry.

Los Angeles vs San FranciscoAugust climate, side by side

Los AngelesSan Francisco
Comfort score83/100 (A)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high32°C21°C
Avg high / low32° / 20°20° / 14°
Rainfall9 mm1 mm
Rainy days10
Humidity53%76%
Air quality (AQI)6335

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

Los Angeles vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in Los Angeles or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Los Angeles is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs San Francisco in August?
In August, Los Angeles averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 9 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.