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

How is the weather in San Francisco in July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In San Francisco, July is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

San Francisco in July usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

With around 313 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit San Francisco. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 313 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in the United States of America in July

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 San Francisco in July?

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. With a water temperature of around 14°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 July.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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