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July in San Francisco brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) and nights around 13°C (55°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the best months to visit San Francisco.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in San Francisco typically stay consistent throughout July, with daily highs averaging around 22°C (72°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for San Francisco spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 50 years of weather records for San Francisco, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in July mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. The water temperature sits at about 14°C (57°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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