San Francisco weather in October (California, United States of America)
Planning a trip to San Francisco in October? 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 the weather in October is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.
San Francisco in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 243 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have 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 October
Min Temperature
12°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Water Temperature
14°C
Chance of Rain
14%
Precipitation
23 mm
Rainy days
4 days
Humidity
71%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
243 hours
Percentage Sunshine
71%
Where to go in the United States of America in October
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in San Francisco in October?
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 October.
Interested in more climate information?
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