What to pack for San Francisco in August
In August, San Francisco has daytime highs around 20°C and nights around 14°C, with about 1 mm of rain over the month.
The weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 20°C
- Night low
- 14°C
- Rain in the month
- 1 mm
- As a time to visit
- Quieter
What to wear
The days are mild and comfortable: a mix of light tops and a layer or two works well.
The evenings are cool, so bring a jumper or light jacket even if the days are warm.
It is dry: rain is unlikely, so you can leave the heavy rain gear at home.
Packing list
A starting point built from the typical weather: add anything your own plans need.
Documents & money
- Passport or ID (check it’s valid for 6 months after you travel)
- Visa or entry permit, if you need one (check the official rules)
- Travel insurance details
- Bank cards and a little local cash
- Flight and stay confirmations (saved offline)
Clothes
- Tops
- Underwear and socks
- Trousers, skirts or shorts
- Sleepwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Jumper or light jacket for the evenings
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Travel-size toiletries (liquids in hand luggage are usually limited to 100 ml each)
- Prescription medicines, in your hand luggage
- Small first-aid kit: plasters, painkillers, rehydration salts
Tech
- Phone and charger
- Plug adapter for your destination
- Power bank
- Headphones
- Offline maps downloaded
Based on the average weather over the last ten years, not a forecast for your dates. Average daily high and monthly rain over the last ten years, from weather records by Open-Meteo