When to visit
San Francisco?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

San Francisco
California Republic · United States of America

The best time to visit San Francisco is July, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
94

Perfect climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
13–19°C
Cool nights
Feels like
10–18°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
1mm
Light drizzle · 1 days
Sunshine
13.3h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
76%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
93
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun93JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score425352717894979897947040
ClimateColdColdMildMildMildMildMildMildMildMildMildCold
Temperature8–14°C8–15°C9–15°C10–16°C11–17°C13–19°C13–19°C14–20°C14–21°C13–21°C10–16°C8–13°C
Feels like5–12°C5–12°C6–13°C7–14°C9–15°C10–18°C11–18°C13–19°C13–20°C12–19°C8–14°C5–11°C
Precipitation124mm
11 days
89mm
8 days
94mm
11 days
34mm
4 days
17mm
3 days
1mm
1 days
1mm
0 days
1mm
0 days
3mm
1 days
29mm
3 days
59mm
6 days
129mm
11 days
Sunshine6.6h
☀︎ 66%
8.9h
☀︎ 82%
9.4h
☀︎ 79%
11.4h
☀︎ 86%
12.7h
☀︎ 89%
13.3h
☀︎ 90%
13.1h
☀︎ 91%
12.3h
☀︎ 91%
11.4h
☀︎ 92%
9.8h
☀︎ 88%
8.5h
☀︎ 83%
6.6h
☀︎ 69%
WindNE · 22 km/hNW · 24 km/hW · 25 km/hW · 27 km/hW · 29 km/hSW · 30 km/hSW · 28 km/hSW · 27 km/hW · 26 km/hW · 23 km/hNW · 20 km/hN · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)83%78%79%78%77%76%80%81%77%74%77%81%
Day length9.9h10.8h12.0h13.2h14.2h14.7h14.5h13.6h12.4h11.2h10.1h9.6h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
San Francisco Pride Parade & Celebration
Bay to Breakers
Chinese New Year Parade & Festival
Fleet Week
Folsom Street Fair
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival
Castro Street Fair
Fillmore Jazz Festival
Events & Festivals
  • San Francisco Pride Parade & CelebrationculturalSignature event
    June· 500k+ visitors

    One of the world's largest and oldest LGBTQ+ Pride events, culminating in a huge parade down Market Street. June offers…

  • Bay to Breakerssports
    May· 50k+ visitors

    This iconic 12K footrace from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean is famous for its costumed participants and festive atmospher…

  • Chinese New Year Parade & Festivalcultural
    January, February· 50k+ visitors

    San Francisco hosts one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia, culminating in a spectacular night para…

  • Fleet Weekcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Celebrates the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with ship tours and a spectacular air show featuring the Blue An…

  • Folsom Street Faircultural
    September· 50k+ visitors

    The world's largest leather and BDSM event, attracting a diverse crowd to the South of Market district. September typica…

  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrassfestival
    October· 50k+ visitors

    A beloved free music festival in Golden Gate Park, featuring a wide array of folk, bluegrass, and Americana artists. Oct…

  • Outside Lands Music and Arts Festivalfestival
    August· 500k+ visitors

    A major music, food, and arts festival held in Golden Gate Park. While August is peak summer, San Francisco's 'summer fo…

  • Castro Street Faircultural
    October· 5k+ visitors

    A vibrant street fair celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the historic Castro district. Enjoy pleasant autumn weather an…

  • Fillmore Jazz Festivalfestival
    July· 5k+ visitors

    The largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, transforming Fillmore Street into a vibrant street fair. Enjoy warm, s…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit San Francisco?

The best time to visit San Francisco is August, July, September, June, October, May, April, November, with temperatures between 10 °C and 21 °C. The best month is August. August is high season.

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a climate with an overall score of 7.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 8 °C to 21 °C.

What is the hottest month in San Francisco?

The hottest month in San Francisco is September, with average highs of 21 °C and lows of 14 °C.

What is the rainiest month in San Francisco?

The rainiest month in San Francisco is December, with an average of 129 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in San Francisco?

Peak season in San Francisco is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in San Francisco?

Shoulder season in San Francisco falls in March. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.