If you are looking for the best month to travel to the City By Bay, San Francisco in August is a sublime idea. You can enjoy the essential tourist activities like visiting Alcatraz or biking to the Golden Gate Bridge under the sunshine and warm weather.
As far as San Francisco weather goes for August, the average high temperature is 70 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperate is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature is a brisk 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
In regards to what to wear for your trip to San Francisco, pack your jacket and cool weather clothes. There is a famous quote that says, “the coldest winter can be a summer’s day in San Francisco.”
Cruises from Fisherman’s Wharf
You have to get out on the water when you come the San Francisco. Sit back and relax as your cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and other scenic landscapes of the city!
Head To Yosemite National Park
Take a day trip or overnight adventure to Yosemite National Park! You will be amazed by the towering granite walls and waterfalls.
FREE Museum Days
Various Dates
San Francisco is full of amazing museums and cultural experiences. You can find a different experience every day of your trip if you wanted to. I highlighted which days are free for each of the most popular museums.
- SF Botanical Gardens: Second Tuesday of every month, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day
- Asian Art Museum: First Sunday of every month
- California Academy of Sciences: Select Sundays throughout the year thanks to Pacific Gas & Electric Company
- Conservatory of Flowers: First Tuesday of every month
- Contemporary Jewish Museum: First Tuesday of every month
- de Young: First Tuesday of every month
- GLBT: First Wednesday of the month
- Legion of Honor: First Tuesday of every month
- MOMA: first Thursday of every month
Catch a Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
April through October
Go for the home team or watch your favorite team play against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in Downtown San Diego! The stadium is located on the waterfront so plan on visiting some great bars for fun pregame and post-game entertainment!
Weekly Local Events In San Francisco:
San Francisco is one of the most unique, culturally eclectic places in America. From the historic building to scenic attractions, you will literally never run out of things to do. I’ve been here for almost a month and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. And I’ve been busy doing a lot!!!
Let’s break it down.
Check out Fun Cheap SF for a full list of things to do in San Francisco
For the live music scene, check out Song Kick for the best venue and upcoming shows.
