San Francisco weather in April (California, United States of America)
What can you expect from the weather in San Francisco during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In April, San Francisco generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C (show in °F). But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.
San Francisco in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm (show in inches) for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.
With around 310 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Francisco climate page with graphs.
San Francisco, monthly averages in April
Min Temperature
9.5°C
Max Temperature
17.9°C
Water Temperature
13°C
Chance of Rain
24%
Precipitation
45 mm
Rainy days
7 days
Humidity
72%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
310 hours
Percentage Sunshine
78%
Where to go in the United States of America in April
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in San Francisco in April?
For visitors traveling to San Francisco, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.
Interested in more climate information?
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