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San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, United States
Best timeYear-round
Set inSan Francisco, United States
In season~64°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

43–77°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of San Francisco Bay Area
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Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightSep · 73%
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 San Francisco Bay Area is the cultural and economic center of Northern California. The region surrounds and includes San Francisco Bay, and is anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. It is commonly known as the Bay Area or simply the Bay. With a population of over nine million people, the Bay Area is the second-largest combined statistical area in California and the fifth-largest in the United States.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Alcatraz Island
3 mi away
Lombard Street
3 mi away
Osborne 1
3 mi away
Fisherman's Wharf
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Where is San Francisco Bay Area?

San Francisco Bay Area is in San Francisco, United States.

What is San Francisco Bay Area known for?

The San Francisco Bay Area is the cultural and economic center of Northern California. The region surrounds and includes San Francisco Bay, and is anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. It is commonly known as the Bay Area or simply the Bay. With a population of over nine million people, the Bay Area is the second-largest combined statistical area in California and the fifth-largest in the United States.

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