January in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in January. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- Northern Elephant Seals, December 2026 to March 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeCharter of the United NationsExplore →
The Charter of the United Nations, also referred to as the UN Charter, is the foundational treaty of the United Nations.
02What to seeOsborne 1Explore →
The Osborne 1 is the first commercially successful portable computer, released on April 3, 1981, by Osborne Computer Corporation.
03What to seePainted LadiesExplore →
The postcard row of Victorian houses against the skyline at Alamo Square.
04What to seeCastro TheatreExplore →
A 1922 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ and a devoted crowd, the heart of San Francisco's repertory and film-festival scene.
05What to seeTransamerica PyramidExplore →
The Transamerica Pyramid is a pyramid-shaped 48-story modernist skyscraper in San Francisco, California, United States, and the second tallest building in the San Francisco skyline.
More sights (3)
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Lombard Street
The crookedest street in the world, switchbacking down a steep hill.
07Fisherman's Wharf
A waterfront of barking sea lions, sourdough bread bowls, and crab stands.
08Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is an urban park between the Richmond and Sunset districts on the West Side of San Francisco, California, United States.
Where to eat
Where to eat in San Francisco
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Zuni Cafe
The wood-oven roast chicken for two and Caesar salad: a 40-year San Francisco institution.
02Rich Table
Sardine chips and porcini doughnuts: inventive, playful cooking in Hayes Valley.
03Tartine Bakery
The country bread and morning bun that sparked a national baking movement.
04Nari
Pim Techamuanvivit's bold modern Thai in Japantown.
05Swan Oyster Depot
Since 1912: a marble counter, no reservations, and the freshest raw bar in the city.
06House of Prime Rib
Old-school prime rib carved tableside: a beloved SF ritual since 1949.
07State Bird Provisions
James Beard-winning dim-sum-style small plates rolled to your table. The state bird quail is essential.
08Atelier Crenn
No. 96 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, San Francisco, United States.
Month by month
San Francisco, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in February. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
- Northern Elephant Seals, December 2026 to March 2027
March in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in March. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- Northern Elephant Seals, December 2026 to March 2027
April in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in April. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
May in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in May. One of the best months to visit San Francisco. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).
June in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in June. One of the best months to visit San Francisco. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
September in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in September. One of the best months to visit San Francisco. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
October in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in October. One of the best months to visit San Francisco. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
November in San Francisco
San Francisco in November. One of the best months to visit San Francisco. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
December in San Francisco
What’s on in San Francisco in December. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- Northern Elephant Seals, December 2026 to March 2027
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into San Francisco (SFO) / Oakland (OAK).
Know before you go
- Dress in layers; summer is often foggy and cold, especially near the coast.
- Skip driving downtown; parking is scarce and hills are steep. Use transit or rideshare.
- Neighborhoods change fast block to block; check where you are headed after dark.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best time to visit San Francisco is May–Jun & Sep–Nov, in United States.
Where is San Francisco?
San Francisco is in United States. The nearest major airport is San Francisco (SFO) / Oakland (OAK).
What is San Francisco known for?
Fog, hills, and outsized ambition on a seven-mile square.
Nearby on Trailwind
More to see near San Francisco.
01
Charter of the United Nations
02Osborne 1
03Painted Ladies
04Castro Theatre
05Transamerica Pyramid
06Lombard Street
07Fisherman's Wharf
08Golden Gate Park
09Alcatraz Island
10San Francisco Bay Area
11Golden Gate Bridge
12Golden Gate
13San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
14Mavericks
15Sonoma
16Napa
17Winchester Mystery House
18Russian River
More places to explore
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