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: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App
Wheelchair accessible
from 77 $ »
Explore San Francisco’s mysteries with this entry ticket and self-guided app tour to Alcatraz. Explore the infamous island prison, ride a ferry across the bay, and learn the site’s history.
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Shore excursions
from 39 $ »
Sail along San Francisco’s waterfront, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and around notorious Alcatraz Island. Discover San Francisco’s history via audio commentary, available in 16 languages.
San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops
Landmarks & monuments
from 56 $ »
Explore San Francisco’s best landmarks on a Big Bus open-top double-decker. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and visit sights like Fisherman’s Wharf, Museum of Modern Art, Embarcadero, and more.
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Current Weather in San Francisco (Station San Francisco County)
clear sky, 14.4 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 6 mph SO
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Last updated: 12th Nov 2026, 01:34 pm
The next days …
| 13th Nov 2026 | 14th Nov 2026 | 15th Nov 2026 | 16th Nov 2026 | 17th Nov 2026 | 18th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 13 °C to 17 °C | 12 °C to 18 °C | 14 °C to 16 °C |  13 °C to 16 °C | 11 °C to 16 °C | 12 °C to 14 °C |
| 13 °C to 17 °C | 12 °C to 18 °C | 14 °C to 16 °C | 13 °C to 16 °C | 11 °C to 16 °C | 12 °C to 14 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 24 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 92 % |
| 0.88 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.64 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.47 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
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Viewing points
from 39 $ »
San Francisco: Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour
Tours
from 179 $ »
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Viewing points
from 39 $ »
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