Best Time to Visit San Francisco: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for San Francisco: January, February, April, December.
- Best months for San Francisco: January, February, April, December.
- Peak season is January, February, April. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: October, June, July.
- The least pleasant month is September (score 5.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 24°C | 271 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 189 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 30°C | 24°C | 153 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 120 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 189 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.2 |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 236 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 230 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 219 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.1 |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 206 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.1 |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 207 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 194 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 213 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best months are January, February, April, December.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco?
The wettest months are October, June, July.