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 04:38 (UTC-7).
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In season
The year at a glance
September · high 24°C · rain 7mm · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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
- USDUnited 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 steep.
What sort of trip is San Francisco good for?
San Francisco is good for food and drink, history and culture, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is San Francisco?
The wettest month in San Francisco is December at 175mm (6.9in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 51mm (2.0in).
What plug do I need for San Francisco?
San Francisco uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
