Best Time to Visit San Francisco: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for San Francisco: September, August, May, April.
- Best months for San Francisco: September, August, May, April.
- Peak season is January, December, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, October, January.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 19°C | 120 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| February | 29°C | 18°C | 116 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 27°C | 17°C | 138 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 24°C | 14°C | 100 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 47 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 18°C | 8°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.8 |
| July | 17°C | 6°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 20°C | 8°C | 39 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 23°C | 11°C | 51 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 25°C | 14°C | 115 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 28°C | 16°C | 119 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 30°C | 18°C | 128 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best months are September, August, May, April.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco?
The wettest months are December, October, January.