San Francisco
A fog that rolls over the bridge on a schedule nobody can predict, hills steep enough to need cable cars as actual infrastructure, and a food scene shaped by every immigrant wave that ever landed here.
The best time to visit San Francisco is Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 18:32 (UTC-7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
September · high 75°F · rain 0.3in · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C58°F | 115mm4.5in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 15°C59°F | 82mm3.2in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 15°C59°F | 103mm4.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 20mm0.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 19°C66°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| July | 21°C70°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| August | 24°C74°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 24°C75°F | 7mm0.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 23°C73°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 18°C64°F | 48mm1.9in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 14°C57°F | 175mm6.9in | 9.6h9.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best time to visit San Francisco is Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does San Francisco get?
Typical daytime highs in San Francisco are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (58°F).
Is San Francisco expensive?
On the ground, San Francisco is high-end.
What sort of trip is San Francisco good for?
San Francisco is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.