2026 Climate Averages

Weather in San Francisco in November

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

November is a good time to visit San Francisco. San Francisco has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 3 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

3days

Daylight

10.2h

Is November a good time to visit San Francisco?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 8°C 8 Good
February 15°C 8°C 0 Good
March 14°C 9°C 9 Good
April 15°C 10°C 3 Good
May 18°C 12°C 7 Good
June 19°C 13°C 0 Good
July 18°C 13°C 0 Good
August 20°C 15°C 0 Good
September 21°C 15°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 22°C 14°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 16°C 9°C 3 Good
December 14°C 8°C 6 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for November

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is November a good time to visit San Francisco? +

November is typically Good for visiting San Francisco, with average highs of 16°C and around 3 rainy days.

What should I pack for San Francisco in November? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in November? +

San Francisco typically sees around 3 rainy days in November.

How many hours of daylight are there in San Francisco in November? +

In November, San Francisco gets approximately 10.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is November peak season in San Francisco? +

No, November is not peak season in San Francisco. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit San Francisco? +

The best months to visit San Francisco are September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Los_Angeles)

Last Updated: January 2026

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