Best Time to Visit San Francisco: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for San Francisco: February, March, January.
- Best months for San Francisco: February, March, January.
- Peak season is February, March, January. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: October, September, June.
- The least pleasant month is November (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 16°C | 29 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| February | 25°C | 16°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| March | 26°C | 17°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| April | 27°C | 17°C | 62 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 25°C | 18°C | 330 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 25°C | 18°C | 392 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 267 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 25°C | 17°C | 351 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 424 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 24°C | 17°C | 443 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 24°C | 17°C | 224 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 24°C | 17°C | 72 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best months are February, March, January.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco?
The wettest months are October, September, June.