When to go to San Francisco?
Fog comes in through the Golden Gate in the afternoon and takes the bridge's towers with it, one at a time. The hills make walking a decision, so the cable cars help between Chinatown, the oldest in North America, and the sea lions and crab stalls of Fisherman's Wharf. Boats leave the piers for Alcatraz out in the bay.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in San Francisco, aim for April to October.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in San Francisco
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | 141 | 11 | 51 |
| February | 8.7 | 87 | 10 | 62 |
| March | 9.2 | 129 | 11 | 60 |
| April | 11.6 | 32 | 12 | 77 |
| May | 12.6 | 19 | 14 | 81 |
| June | 13.0 | 3 | 15 | 82 |
| July | 12.6 | 0 | 16 | 82 |
| August | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| September | 11.1 | 5 | 17 | 80 |
| October | 9.8 | 6 | 16 | 76 |
| November | 8.3 | 89 | 12 | 62 |
| December | 6.1 | 205 | 11 | 43 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In San Francisco, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is July (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in September (about 17°C). Over the year, an average of 717 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in San Francisco?
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Alcatraz
- Fisherman's Wharf district
- San Francisco Chinatown
Practical info
- Country: United States
- Airport: San Francisco (SFO)
- Station: San Francisco Caltrain
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