Golden Gate National Recreation Area in August
In August, Golden Gate National Recreation Area averages a high of 83°F and a low of 54°F, with 0.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,720,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 13 hours 38 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 83° / 54°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 38m
- Visitors
- 1,720,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (very busy), June (very busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Kentfield, CA, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 145 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Point National Historic Site | 68° / 56° | Very busy | Mild |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | 63° / 52° | Very busy | Mild |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 68° / 56° | Very busy | Mild |
| Pinnacles National Park | 96° / 50° | Moderate | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 89° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Golden Gate National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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