Pismo Beach — Water Temperature in August

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

15°C

average

18°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
AUG 1	-10°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 2	16°C	15°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 3	16°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 4	16°C	15°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 5	16°C	15°C	13°C	15°C
AUG 6	16°C	15°C	13°C	15°C
AUG 7	17°C	15°C	13°C	15°C
AUG 8	17°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 9	17°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 10	17°C	15°C	13°C	15°C
AUG 11	18°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 12	18°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 13	18°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 14	18°C	15°C	13°C	15°C
AUG 15	18°C	15°C	13°C	16°C
AUG 16	18°C	15°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 17	18°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 18	18°C	15°C	14°C	15°C
AUG 19	18°C	16°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 20	17°C	16°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 21	17°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
AUG 22	17°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
AUG 23	17°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
AUG 24	17°C	16°C	14°C	17°C
AUG 25	17°C	16°C	14°C	17°C
AUG 26	17°C	16°C	14°C	16°C
AUG 27	17°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
AUG 28	17°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
AUG 29	17°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
AUG 30	17°C	16°C	15°C	17°C
AUG 31	16°C	16°C	15°C	17°C

August: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

12°C

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

3 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

10 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

76%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.