San Francisco weather
At 3:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 29°C (84°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM (5.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. San Francisco sits 117 m (384 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM (5.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About San Francisco weather
Is it raining in San Francisco right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM (5.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in San Francisco this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–29° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in San Francisco lately?
In the past 7 days, San Francisco had 4 rainy days and 16.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San Francisco?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
San Francisco weather by month
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit San Francisco is May–Jun, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in July to 33°C (92°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in San Francisco?
March is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in San Francisco?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 4°C (40°F).
Does San Francisco have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months