Best time to visit San Francisco

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
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2.5
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Apr
3.5
May
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Jun
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Jul
4
Aug
4.5
Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

55
Jan
61
Feb
61
Mar
63
Apr
64
May
66
Jun
68
Jul
68
Aug
72
Sep
70
Oct
63
Nov
57
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
7
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
11
Jun
10
Jul
10
Aug
9
Sep
8
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec

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 72°F.

Which month has the most rain in San Francisco?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in San Francisco with 4.9 inches 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 57°F.