August weather forecast
San Diego, CA

Coronado Island in San Diego, California, USA,
Coronado Island in San Diego, California, USA,

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in San Diego, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 65.7°F (18.7°C) and an average high of 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 77.4°F (25.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C), August is the warmest month.

Humidity

In San Diego, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

In San Diego, during August, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Diego, there are 61.8 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 68°F (20°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of August, in San Diego, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:15 pm PDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in San Diego.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the warmest month in San Diego?

With an average high-temperature of 77.4°F (25.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C), August is the warmest month.

What is the temperature in August in San Diego?

In San Diego, California, in August, the average high-temperature is 77.4°F (25.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in San Diego?

The average relative humidity in August is 70%.

How much does it rain in San Diego in August?

In San Diego, in August, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the warmest ocean in San Diego?

With an average ocean temperature of 68°F (20°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in San Diego, California.

How cold is the water in August in San Diego?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 68°F (20°C). Swimming in 68°F (20°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in August in San Diego?

In August, the average day length in San Diego is 13h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in San Diego?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:15 pm PDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in San Diego?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in San Diego?

In August, the average sunshine duration in San Diego is 11.9h.

When is the highest UV index in San Diego?

The months with the highest UV index in San Diego are July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in San Diego?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in San Diego is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
San Diego, CA

Average temperature in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
San Diego, CA

Average pressure in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
San Diego, CA

Average wind speed in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
San Diego, CA

Average humidity in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

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Average rainfall in August
San Diego, CA

Average rainfall in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in August
San Diego, CA

Average rainfall days in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.7 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
San Diego, CA

Average sea temperature in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.7°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
San Diego, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 19min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 16min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 2min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
San Diego, CA

Average sunshine days in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
San Diego, CA

Average UV index in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
San Diego, CA

Average cloud cover in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in August
San Diego, CA

Average visibility in August - San Diego, CA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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