San Francisco Weather

Whenever you choose to holiday in San Francisco you have a good chance of finding clear skies and long hours of pleasantly warm sunshine. The San Francisco climate will remind many visitors of holidays in the Mediterranean. California is famed for its vineyards, olive trees and citrus groves. The weather in San Francisco tends to be pleasantly cooler than the weather in California in general thanks to the influence of the sea. San Francisco weather at any time of year lends itself to adventure holiday activities like sailing, walking and horse riding. A glance at our weather statistics for San Francisco shows just how little variation there is in temperatures throughout the year. Rainfall in San Francisco is relatively low, even in winter. Sea mists sometimes drift into the city. Cold weather in San Francisco is very rare, even in mid winter.

 

Many San Francisco residents would recommend spring through to late summer as the best time to go to San Francisco. March to October sees long periods of mild weather with long hours of sunshine. The hours of sunshine, in San Francisco, rise to a magnificent 10 hours a day from April to August. Summer temperatures in are comfortable for relaxed sightseeing although occasional hot spells can see temperatures over 30º. July and August usually see virtually uninterrupted sunshine and clear skies. Eating outside is a pleasure. Those uncomfortable with humidity will find the summer months the most agreeable.

 

You will find plenty of San Francisco hotel deals and cheap holidays in San Francisco in the winter months. Cheap San Francisco city breaks in winter are amazing California holiday bargains. Winter holidays to San Francisco plenty of bright sunshine and mild temperatures. 5 to 7 hours of sunshine in January and February seem very appealing from the depths of the British winter! San Francisco winter weather is noted for sunny mornings and cloudier afternoons. Thick mist can come in from the sea. Rainfall is most likely in January and February. Wintry conditions are very rare. An excursion inland will probably bring warmer temperatures until you start reaching higher altitude.