Best Time to Visit San Francisco: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for San Francisco: December, January, February, November.
- Best months for San Francisco: December, January, February, November.
- Peak season is December, January, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, June, October.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 19°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 33°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 34°C | 21°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 34°C | 22°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 32°C | 22°C | 281 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 31°C | 21°C | 265 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 32°C | 21°C | 145 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 32°C | 22°C | 212 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 316 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 29°C | 21°C | 290 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 30°C | 20°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| December | 31°C | 19°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best months are December, January, February, November.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco?
The wettest months are September, June, October.