Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit San Francisco for your holiday.
Climate Overview
5 °C to 23 °C
11 °C to 16 °C
0.04 – 4.37 in (0 – 11 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit San Francisco: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 11 °C | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 11 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 12 °C | AprilApr Good time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in San Francisco | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in San Francisco | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 13 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 11 °C |
Climate Chart San Francisco
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table San Francisco
In the following, you will find the climate table for San Francisco, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 13° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Night Temperature | 5° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Water Temperature | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 11° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 4.37 | 3.19 | 3.07 | 1.38 | 0.2 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.2 | 1.22 | 2.87 | 3.11 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 13.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: September (18 °C)
Coldest month: January (9.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 16 °C. Bathing would be very uncomfortable.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 19.8 inch on 67 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Sightseeing Tours
from 75 $ »
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on a luxury catamaran while the sun sets over San Francisco Bay. Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off: Classic, Premium or Deluxe
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 49 $ »
See the sights of San Francisco at your own pace from the top deck of a double decker, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Choose from a Classic, Premium or Deluxe Ticket and marvel at monuments such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Golden Gate Bridge.
Alcatraz and Big Bus Premium 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 110 $ »
Benefit from significant savings and see more of San Francisco with this combined premium hop-on-hop-off ticket and Alcatraz Island visit. Enjoy 1 day of sightseeing, a guided walking tour of the historic Chinatown, and a trolley tour of Sausalito.
More information about the best things to do: San Francisco
More attractions
Alcatraz and Big Bus Premium 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off | San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike | Redwoods and Wine Country: Napa and Sonoma Full-Day Tour | Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito from San Francisco | San Francisco to Yosemite Park Small Group Tour | Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco | San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in San Francisco (Station San Francisco County)
scattered clouds, 9.7 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 2 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1011 hPa Humidity: 76 %
Air Pressure: 1011 hPa Humidity: 76 %
Last updated: 23rd Jan 2021, 02:24 am
The next days …
| 23rd Jan 2021 | 24th Jan 2021 | 25th Jan 2021 | 26th Jan 2021 | 27th Jan 2021 | 28th Jan 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 8 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 13 °C | 10 °C to 12 °C | 10 °C to 12 °C |
| 8 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 11 °C | 8 °C to 13 °C | 10 °C to 12 °C | 10 °C to 12 °C |
| Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 62 % | Clouds: 93 % |
| 0.02 in of rain | 0.28 in of rain | 0.04 in of rain | 0.76 in of rain | 1.54 in of rain | 0.24 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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USA: Regions
San Francisco is part of the holiday destination USA. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:USA | Las Vegas | California | Florida | Southern United States | New York | Grand Canyon | Chicago | Alaska | Hawaii | Miami | Key West | Los Angeles | Washington D.C. | Seattle | Boston | San Diego | Orlando | New Orleans | Fort Myers |
Hottest Month
September: 23 °C
Day Temperature
September: 23 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 5 °C
Night Temperature
January: 5 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
January: 4.37 in
Rain
January: 4.37 inRain
Driest Month
July: 0.04 in
Rain
July: 0.04 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
September: 16 °C
Water Temperature
September: 16 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
June: 10.8 hours/day
Sunshine
June: 10.8 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Muir Woods National Monument Tour with Entrance Fee Included
Tours
from 85 $ »
San Francisco City Tour with Visit to Alcatraz
Tours
from 161 $ »
Cycle The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Ticket
Tours
from 105 $ »
Distances to San Francisco
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5360 mi | 2570 mi | 340 mi |
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San Francisco: Experiences of our Visitors
Pleasantly warm – perfect for watching San Francisco!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
During the day mostly sunny and warm, in the evening it became a bit cool.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good