Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
99°Ftypical Aug high
Anza-Borrego Desert
United States · North America
Anza-Borrego Desert is most comfortable in winter. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain stays limited most of the year. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
46°F to 100°F
Rain
2 days/mo
Sunshine
11.5 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
A dry month, with very little rain.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot, mostly dry days.
52%Aug · Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 74°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
81%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 98°F, easing to about 92°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning89°F
Rain1%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday96°F
Rain5%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon98°F
Rain10%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
evening92°F
Rain2%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology