District in San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf Travel Guide

Fisherman's Wharf travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 5:07 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Fisherman's Wharf is a district in San Francisco. Fisherman's Wharf is a district known for sea lions and Alcatraz ferries.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Fisherman's Wharf with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 58°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Fisherman's Wharf 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 13 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 71°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Fisherman's Wharf today at 9.1/10. 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.

Map of Fisherman's Wharf

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

Coordinates: 37°48′28.8″N 122°25′3.7″W (37.808, -122.4177)

Weather in Fisherman's Wharf right now

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66°F
Overcast · feels like 62°F
Humidity74%
Wind16 mph W
Gusts21 mph
UV index3.6 · Moderate
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset7:49 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:07 PM, Aug 25 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 68° / 58°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 66° / 59°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 14 mph

Quick facts about Fisherman's Wharf

TypeDistrict
CitySan Francisco
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°48′28.8″N 122°25′3.7″W (37.808, -122.4177)
Known forsea lions and Alcatraz ferries
Local time5:07 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Fisherman's Wharf

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Fisherman's Wharf.

Best time to visit Fisherman's Wharf

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
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Fisherman's Wharf

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO13 miSan Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fisherman's Wharf?

Fisherman's Wharf is a district in San Francisco. Its coordinates are 37.808, -122.4177. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Fisherman's Wharf right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 16 mph.

When is the best time to visit Fisherman's Wharf?

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

What time zone is Fisherman's Wharf in?

Fisherman's Wharf observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:07 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Fisherman's Wharf?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 13 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Fisherman's Wharf?

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 (districts) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 5:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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