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Alcatraz Island

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Alcatraz Island

San Francisco, United States
Best timeYear-round
Set inSan Francisco, United States
In season~63°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

45–77°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Alcatraz Island
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Oct. Go in May, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 65%
WarmestAug · 77°F
WettestDec
Best windowYear-round
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The infamous island prison in the bay, now a haunting museum.

Best time to visit

Good year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.

Pairs well with

Golden Gate Bridge
3 mi away
San Francisco Bay Area
3 mi away
Golden Gate
3 mi away
Osborne 1
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alcatraz Island?

The best time to visit Alcatraz Island is Year-round, in San Francisco, United States.

Where is Alcatraz Island?

Alcatraz Island is in San Francisco, United States.

What is Alcatraz Island known for?

The infamous island prison in the bay, now a haunting museum.

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