Reno 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 Reno is hot, dry, clean air.

Reno vs San FranciscoAugust climate, side by side

RenoSan Francisco
Comfort score83/100 (A)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high33°C21°C
Avg high / low34° / 16°20° / 14°
Rainfall9 mm1 mm
Rainy days20
Humidity34%76%
Air quality (AQI)4435

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

Reno vs San Francisco in August — FAQ

Is August better in Reno 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 Reno is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reno vs San Francisco in August?
In August, Reno averages 34°C high / 16°C low with about 9 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.