When to go · San Diego
San Diego in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 25°C77°F / 19°C66°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
MixedUnited States month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Weather in August
- San DiegoHighs around 25 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 77 °F, lows around 66 °F, rain on about 1 day
- California coast, United States · San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Big Surbest weather
Mild all year; San Francisco is foggy and cool in summer; wildfire smoke possible June–November; winter storms can close Highway 1 at Big Sur.
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.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.