Weather · August
Fresno weather in August
Average highs of 97°F, lows of 68°F and 0.00 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Fresno’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 97°F and lows of 68°F. That is 1° cooler than July, and 20° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 97°F
- Average low
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 0.00 in
- Wet days
- 0
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:16 AM · 7:51 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
August is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
August compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Fresno and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Fresno in August?
Average highs are 97°F and average lows 68°F, for a daily mean of 82°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fresno in August?
August averages 0.00 in of precipitation over about 0 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Fresno in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:16 AM and sets about 7:51 PM, for roughly 13.6 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Fresno?
The mildest months for visiting are April, May, October. August is hot.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.
