San Francisco weather
At 1:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. San Francisco sits 1132 m (3,714 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, Heredia Province, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About San Francisco weather
Is it raining in San Francisco right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in San Francisco this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–27° and lows of 17–18°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in San Francisco lately?
In the past 7 days, San Francisco had 4 rainy days and 12.4 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 and sunscreen.
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 Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in October to 30°C (87°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in San Francisco?
October is the wettest month, with about 301 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in San Francisco?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does San Francisco have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months