What is the weather like in New York vs San Francisco in August?

In August, New York averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 131 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.

New York vs San Francisco in August

San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New York is hot, rainy.

New York vs San Francisco — August climate, side by side

	New York	San Francisco
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	95/100 (S)
Feels-like high	31°C	21°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	131 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	10	0
Humidity	74%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	60	35

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

New York vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in New York or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in August — 95 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New York is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in New York vs San Francisco in August?: In August, New York averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 131 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.