What's on in San Francisco

San Francisco events in August 2027

25 events in August 2027: 12 activities and classes, 6 markets, 2 nightlife events, 1 festival, 1 concert, 1 comedy show, 1 performance and 1 exhibition, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Outside Lands (6 Aug to 8 Aug 2027).

August in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.

Map

San Francisco weather in August

Average high
20°C (68°F)
Average low
13°C (56°F)
Rain
2 mm
Rainy days
about 1

A light jacket or a sweater covers most days, and evenings cool to about 13°C (56°F).

Averages from the NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020, San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 0.25 mm of rain.

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Calendar

Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day.

1 event

Outside LandsGolden Gate Park · 6 Aug to 8 Aug 2027

Planning a trip in August

The calendar above lists 25 events in August 2027, and it's updated every week.

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover August.

Guides for August

What is on in San Francisco in August 2027?

There are 25 events listed for August 2027 (12 activities and classes, 6 markets, 2 nightlife events, 1 festival, 1 concert, 1 comedy show, 1 performance and 1 exhibition). The big dates are Outside Lands (6 Aug to 8 Aug 2027). 25 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in San Francisco in August?

In August San Francisco averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 13°C (56°F), with 2 mm of rain on about 1 days. Those are NOAA averages for 1991 to 2020 at its San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station, counting days with at least 0.25 mm of rain.

What festivals are on in San Francisco in August 2027?

The festival listed for August 2027 is Outside Lands (6 Aug to 8 Aug 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in San Francisco in August 2027?

Yes. 4 of the 25 events listed for August 2027 are free to attend.

Is August a good time to visit San Francisco?

August in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

Running an event? Add your event and it's checked within a day.