San Francisco weather in April (California, United States of America)

What kind of weather does April bring to San Francisco? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in San Francisco generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

San Francisco in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 310 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in San Francisco.

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