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San Francisco Weather in October

October in San Francisco sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) at night. The perfect weather makes it a good time to visit.

Rainfall in San Francisco in October

Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in San Francisco in October

If you're visiting San Francisco in October, expect perfect temperatures with highs of 23°C (73°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. With overnight lows of 17°C (63°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in San Francisco in October

With approximately 213 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Wind Speed in San Francisco in October

Wind speeds average 1 m/s (2 knots) during October. At this speed, you'll experience mostly light air movement that's just barely noticeable. As an average, some days will be completely calm while others have gentle breezes you can feel on your skin.

Average water temperature in October

The water is 21°C (70°F) this month — a comfortable temperature that most swimmers enjoy. Warm enough to stay in without getting cold quickly.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best weather for San Francisco.

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San Francisco Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C (70°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 1 m/s (2 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 213 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60% *  
* Data from: Málaga, Spain (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in October

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Spain in October →

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in San Francisco in October

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in October. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With water temperatures around 21°C (70°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in San Francisco in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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