San Francisco, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in San Francisco now
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San Francisco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Francisco.
This week in San Francisco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Francisco
What is the weather usually like in San Francisco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Octoberwarmest month · 66°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 46°F average low
- 20.6 inprecipitation per year · 525 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Francisco: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN FRANCISCO OCEANSIDE, CA US (USC00047767), adjusted for the elevation of San Francisco.
San Francisco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Francisco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is October, with an average high of 66°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).
It gets about 20.6 inches (525 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit San Francisco is July to October. At 52 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about San Francisco
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- Inverness weather26.4 mi N
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls weather27.4 mi NE
- Point Reyes Station weather27.5 mi NE
- San Geronimo weather27.9 mi NE
- Woodacre weather28.8 mi NE
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley weather29.0 mi E
- Nicasio weather29.3 mi NE
Questions about the weather in San Francisco
What is the hottest month in San Francisco?
October, with an average high of 66°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in San Francisco?
January, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in San Francisco?
About 20.6 inches (525 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in San Francisco?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Francisco have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in San Francisco in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 49°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in San Francisco?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this San Francisco weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of San Francisco.
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