Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
Winter (mild + wetter season): rain clusters and wind-driven chill
Avg low 7–10°C / high 13–16°C · Rainy days: 6–12 / ~50–120 mm (year-to-year variation)
- • Rain can arrive in clusters rather than steady daily drizzle.
- • Wind can make the same temperature feel much colder.
- • Wet ground + strong wind can make umbrellas annoying.
Suggested outfits
- · Light rain shell
- · Layering (sweater/hoodie)
- · Shoes that handle wet pavement
A note for travelers
In SF winter, wind + rain readiness often matters more than a heavy coat.
Apr · May
Spring (gradual): more comfortable days, still cool when wind picks up
Avg low 9–11°C / high 16–19°C · Rainy days: 3–7 / ~15–55 mm
- • Clear days feel easier for long walks.
- • Wind can make a thin layer feel essential.
- • Evenings often cool down one extra step.
Suggested outfits
- · Light jacket/wind layer
- · Layers
- · Comfortable walking shoes
A note for travelers
Sun vs wind exposure can change comfort noticeably within the same day.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer (cool + foggy): many days feel breezy and surprisingly chilly
Avg low 12–14°C / high 18–22°C · Rainy days: 0–3 / ~0–10 mm
- • Fog can keep midday feeling cool.
- • Sun can warm things quickly, then wind cools it again.
- • Evenings often feel noticeably cooler.
Suggested outfits
- · T-shirts + thin layer (almost essential)
- · Wind layer
- · Comfortable shoes
A note for travelers
In SF, ‘summer layers’ are a real thing.
Sep · Oct
Early fall (warmest-feeling window): some of the sunniest, warmest days can arrive
Avg low 12–14°C / high 20–26°C (warm spells possible) · Rainy days: 1–4 / ~5–30 mm
- • Sunny afternoons can feel genuinely warm.
- • After sunset, it can still cool down quickly—layers help.
- • Wind can still flip comfort even on warm days.
Suggested outfits
- · Mix of T-shirts and long sleeves + thin outer layer
- · Optional sunscreen
- · Evening layer
A note for travelers
If you dress only for midday, late hours can feel underdressed.
