When to go · San Francisco
San Francisco in July
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar)). Across Mexico: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar)). Across Mexico: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside San Francisco's best window: Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar).
- DecemberGreatInside San Francisco's best window: Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar).
- JanuaryGreatInside San Francisco's best window: Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Francisco's best window: Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar).
Weather in July
- San FranciscoHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 14 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Guelaguetza (Oaxaca) big impact
Last two Mondays of July (check) · Mexico
Dance festival; Oaxaca hotels sold out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Medium
Mexico overall: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Francisco, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 14
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 1
Jan: 0
July: Outside the best window (Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar)). Across Mexico: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.
January: Inside San Francisco's best window: Nov–May (dry season; surf biggest Nov–Mar).
San Francisco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast