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

How does the weather in San Francisco usually fare in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in San Francisco in October, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

San Francisco in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Expect around 4 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 243 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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.

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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 4 m/s  

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 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. 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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