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Top sights in San Francisco
- Golden Gate Bridge – Suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island – Island in San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Fisherman's Wharf – Neighborhood of San Francisco
- Lombard Street – Thoroughfare in San Francisco, California, United States
- Golden Gate Park – Public park in San Francisco, California, USA
- Painted Ladies – Series of row houses in San Francisco, California, United States
- Coit Tower – Observation tower
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to San Francisco
Best time to visit
September and October are often the warmest and clearest, while summer brings cool fog to parts of the city. Pack layers at any time of year.
How many days you need
Three to four days covers the bridge, the waterfront, several neighborhoods and a day trip to the wine country or the redwoods. Book popular island and prison tours well ahead, as they can sell out.
Getting around
The city is hilly, so walking can be tiring. Buses, light rail, the cable cars and the regional train fill in, and rideshares help with the steepest areas. Do not leave belongings visible in a parked car, since break-ins are a known issue.
What to skip
The main pier area is the most tourist-oriented part of the city. Visit briefly, and spend more time in neighborhoods such as the Mission or the Presidio.
Where to stay in San Francisco
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Best time to visit San Francisco
The most comfortable months in San Francisco are September to October, with average daytime highs of 69 to 70°F (21 to 21°C) and 1 to 2 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month, averaging 70°F (21°C), and January the coolest at 57°F (14°C). December sees the most rain, around 13 days, while June is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 100 | 11 | Shoulder: 57°F (14°C), 11 rainy days |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 100 | 8 | Shoulder: 58°F (14°C), 8 rainy days |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 80 | 12 | Avoid: among the wettest, 12 rainy days |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 40 | 4 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 4 rainy days |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 20 | 4 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 4 rainy days |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 10 | 0 | Shoulder: 66°F (19°C), 0 rainy days |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 66°F (19°C), 0 rainy days |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 68°F (20°C), 0 rainy days |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0 | 1 | Best: 1 rainy days |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 30 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60 | 6 | Shoulder: 62°F (17°C), 6 rainy days |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 140 | 13 | Avoid: among the wettest, 13 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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San Francisco: common questions
- When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
- The best time to visit San Francisco is September to October, when average highs run 69 to 70°F (21 to 21°C) with 1 to 2 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month at 70°F (21°C) on average, and January the coolest at 57°F (14°C).
- What is the rainiest month in San Francisco?
- December, with roughly 13 days of rain. The driest is June, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in San Francisco?
- October is the warmest month, averaging 70°F (21°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 57°F (14°C) by day and 47°F (8°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in San Francisco?
- The wettest months in San Francisco are January, March and December, with 11 to 13 rainy days a month. June is the driest.
- How many days do you need in San Francisco?
- Three to four days covers the bridge, the waterfront, several neighborhoods and a day trip to the wine country or the redwoods. Book popular island and prison tours well ahead, as they can sell out.
- How do I get around San Francisco?
- The city is hilly, so walking can be tiring. Buses, light rail, the cable cars and the regional train fill in, and rideshares help with the steepest areas. Do not leave belongings visible in a parked car, since break-ins are a known issue.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near San Francisco?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to San Francisco are Los Angeles (350 miles), Las Vegas (420 miles), San Diego (460 miles).
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