San Francisco
United States · North America
San Francisco works almost all year round, peaking in June and September–October, when it is at its strongest for city breaks and culture. Summer fog rolls in along the coast, accompanied by massive turnouts for the San Francisco Pride celebration.
Plan a trip to San FranciscoMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8/10 | 14°C · 11 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nightlife. One of the wettest and coolest months, best suited for indoor museums, dining, and cultural attractions. |
| February | 8/10 | 15°C · 8 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nightlife. Cool weather with intermittent rains, celebrated with the vibrant Chinatown Lunar New Year parade. |
| March | 8/10 | 14°C · 12 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nightlife. Frequent rain showers continue, but parks and coastal hills begin turning lush and green. |
| April | 8/10 | 16°C · 4 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Rainfall drops sharply and spring blossoms appear across city parks and the Japanese Tea Garden. |
| May | 8/10 | 17°C · 4 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Mild and predominantly dry with lively outdoor events such as the Bay to Breakers race and Carnaval. |
| June | 9/10 | 19°C · 0 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | City breaks, Culture, Nightlife. Summer fog rolls in along the coast, accompanied by massive turnouts for the San Francisco Pride celebration. |
| July | 8/10 | 19°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Culture, Road trips. Persistent marine layer fog keeps coastal afternoons brisk despite negligible rainfall. |
| August | 9/10 | 20°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Culture, Nightlife. Fog remains common near the coast, but inland areas warm up alongside major events like the Outside Lands festival. |
| September | 9/10 | 21°C · 1 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Road trips. Historically the sunniest and warmest month of the year with minimal coastal fog. |
| October | 9/10 | 21°C · 2 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Road trips. Warm, clear weather continues through early autumn, highlighted by Fleet Week air shows over the bay. |
| November | 8/10 | 17°C · 6 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Culture, Nature & wildlife. Temperatures cool down and winter rainfall starts to increase toward the end of the month. |
| December | 8/10 | 14°C · 13 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Culture, Nightlife, City breaks. The wettest month of the year, popular for holiday lights in Union Square and theatrical performances. |
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