County in California

Best Time to Visit San Francisco County

Best time to visit San Francisco County: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 60°F now🕔 3:55 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 810.000

Best time to visit San Francisco County

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Climate in San Francisco County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January59°46°3,3 in★★★☆☆
February59°47°5,6 in★★★☆☆
March64°50°3,0 in★★★★
April63°51°2,0 in★★★★
May65°52°0,6 in★★★★★
June66°54°0,0 in★★★★★
July66°56°0,1 in★★★★★
August69°57°0,0 in★★★★★
September69°58°0,2 in★★★★★
October71°56°0,7 in★★★★★
November62°50°4,1 in★★★☆☆
December58°47°5,8 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How San Francisco County compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against San Francisco County.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Area Code 4150 mi57°Fabout the same25 in
San Francisco0 mi57°Fabout the same25 in
ZIP Code 941020 mi57°Fabout the same25 in
Mission District1 mi57°Fabout the same25 in
ZIP Code 941332 mi57°Fabout the same25 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

San Francisco County is a county in California. San Francisco County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 810.000.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in San Francisco County with clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 57°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit San Francisco County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in San Francisco County today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in San Francisco County right now

🌙
60°F
Clear · feels like 57°F
Humidity86%
Wind12 mph WNW
Gusts26 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover9%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:55 PM, Aug 22 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 74° / 58°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 16 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 76° / 55°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 12 mph

Things to do in San Francisco County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around San Francisco County.

Quick facts about San Francisco County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°46′29.6″N 122°25′9.8″W (37.7749, -122.4194)
Population810.000
Local time3:55 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Francisco County?

San Francisco County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 37.7749, -122.4194. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in San Francisco County right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco County?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Francisco County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is San Francisco County in?

San Francisco County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 3:55 PM.

How many people live in San Francisco County?

San Francisco County has a population of approximately 810.000.

What is the nearest airport to San Francisco County?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to do in San Francisco County?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Emerald Bay State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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