County in California

San Francisco County Travel Guide

San Francisco County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌥️ 56°F now🕔 1:17 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 810.000

Active alerts for San Francisco County

⚠️Coastal Flood Advisory · Minor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 7:39PM PDT until October 2 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA

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 56°F (13°C) in San Francisco County with fog. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 53°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.2°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in San Francisco County today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

Map of San Francisco County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°46′29.6″N 122°25′9.8″W (37.7749, -122.4194)

Weather in San Francisco County right now

🌥️
56°F
Fog · feels like 54°F
Humidity100%
Wind9 mph W
Gusts14 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality55 · Moderate
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset6:50 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 66%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:17 AM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 91° / 55°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 82° / 69°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

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 time1:17 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in San Francisco County

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

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★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • 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.

Airports near San Francisco County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO11 miSan Francisco

Explore San Francisco County

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 56°F (13°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 9 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 1:17 AM.

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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 October 2, 2026 at 1:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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