When to go · San Francisco

San Francisco in October

Great month. Inside San Francisco's best window: Sep–Oct.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for San Francisco

Inside San Francisco's best window: Sep–Oct.

Long-term averages

San FranciscoHighs around 22 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 55 °F, rain on about 3 days
California coast, United States · San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Big Surbest weather
Mild all year; San Francisco is foggy and cool in summer; wildfire smoke possible June–November; winter storms can close Highway 1 at Big Sur.

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.