When to go · Pacifica
Pacifica in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 71°C (160°F)160°F (71°C) / 53°C (127°F)127°F (53°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Pacifica's best window: Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain).
- OctoberGreatInside Pacifica's best window: Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain).
- NovemberGreatInside Pacifica's best window: Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain).
- AprilGreatInside Pacifica's best window: Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain).
Weather in August
- PacificaHighs around 71 °C (160 °F), lows around 53 °C (127 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 160 °F (71 °C), lows around 127 °F (53 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pacifica, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 71 °C (160 °F)160 °F (71 °C)
Apr: 64 °C (147 °F)147 °F (64 °C)
Night low
Aug: 53 °C (127 °F)127 °F (53 °C)
Apr: 48 °C (118 °F)118 °F (48 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2 (better)
Apr: 4
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
April: Inside Pacifica's best window: Sep–Nov, Apr–Jun (mild temps, low rain).
Pacifica: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen