San Francisco Weather Forecast
San Francisco weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for San Francisco
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 57° | 0% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 55° | 1% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 59° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 59° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 58° | 1% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 60° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 59° | 1% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 59° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 58° | 1% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 58° | 1% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 60° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 58° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 60° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 71°F against a August normal of 69°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal August week (0,0 in against 0,0 in).
What this means for San Francisco
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 43°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Francisco?
San Francisco is a city in California. Its coordinates are 37.7749, -122.4194. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in San Francisco 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?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Francisco, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:46 AM.
How many people live in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of approximately 810.000.
What is the nearest airport to San Francisco?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 mi away.
What are the top things to do in San Francisco?
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.
What places are in San Francisco?
San Francisco covers 8 places in this atlas, including Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco International Airport, Fisherman's Wharf, Mission District and ZIP Code 94102.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 10:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
