Best time to visit San Francisco

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When is the best time to visit San Francisco?

The best time to visit San Francisco is September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in January in San Francisco13
    Jan
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in February in San Francisco16
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in San Francisco16
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in San Francisco17
    Apr
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in May in San Francisco18
    May
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in San Francisco19
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in San Francisco20
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in San Francisco20
    Aug
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in September in San Francisco22
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in San Francisco21
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in San Francisco17
    Nov
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in December in San Francisco14
    Dec

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The weather guide for California (San Francisco) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in San Francisco?

The hottest time of year in San Francisco is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in San Francisco?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in San Francisco with 125mm on average. There are normally 10 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in San Francisco?

The sunniest time of year in San Francisco is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in San Francisco?

The sea is usually at its warmest in San Francisco in September when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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