Plan your day in San Francisco with current conditions, hourly weather, extended forecasts, what-to-wear guidance, beauty and hair conditions, dining and nightlife weather, travel planning, air quality, pollen, and destination-specific insights.

SAN FRANCISCO WEATHER
51°
Sunny
Feels like 51°F
Feels like
51°F Current apparent temperature
Wind
3 mph E
Humidity
88% Very humid
UV index
0 Low
Air quality
Good US EPA scale when available
Visibility
10 mi Good visibility
More Current Conditions
Dew point48°F
Pressure29.5 in
Sunrise07:14 AM
Sunset06:38 PM
Moonrise08:27 AM
Moonset06:58 PM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Updated today Forecasts refresh throughout the day.
DAILY WEATHER BRIEF

San Francisco Weather Today

San Francisco is currently 51°F with sunny. Today is expected to range from 55°F to 59°F, with a 6% chance of rain. Rain is a relatively low concern; current winds are around 3 mph.

AT A GLANCE

What You Need to Know Today

UmbrellaProbably not needed

6% daily rain chance.

LayersJacket weather
Outdoor plansFavorable
Sun protectionRoutine

UV index 0.

Evening57°F

5% rain around 6 PM.

Air qualityGood
FORECASTAUTHORITY INDEX

Fashion Weather Index

7.8/10

Good overall, with a few weather considerations worth planning around.

STYLE & COMFORT

What to Wear in San Francisco Today

LayersLight layers
OuterwearJacket recommended
Rain planLow rain concern
FootwearComfortable walking shoes
SunRoutine protection
FabricBreathable, humidity-friendly
BEAUTY WEATHER

Hair & Skin Forecast

HairHigh frizz potential
SkinNormal hydration
Sun careDaily SPF
PLAN YOUR DAY

Today’s Weather Planner for San Francisco

Best outdoor window1 PM

Best near-term balance of temperature, wind and rain risk.

Rain watch8 AM · 8%
Warmest hour1 PM · 59°F
DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Outdoor Dining, Rooftops & Evening Plans

Outdoor diningMixed

Check venue cover and wind exposure before committing.

RooftopsUse discretion
PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography & Golden Hour

Morning golden hour7:14 AM – 8:14 AM

Approximate window based on local sunrise.

Evening golden hour5:38 PM – 6:38 PM

Approximate window before local sunset.

Cloud cover0%

Expect stronger directional light.

Midday solar irradiance676 W/m²

Shortwave solar radiation reported by the provider when available on the account.

TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Sightseeing & Travel Readiness

SightseeingGood window
VisibilityGood
WindManageable
AIR & ALLERGENS

Air Quality & Pollen

Air qualityGood
Hazel pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Alder pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Birch pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Oak pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Grass pollenLow · 0 grains/m³
Mugwort pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Ragweed pollenLow · 18 grains/m³
TODAY

Hourly Forecast

55° 8% rain
56° 7% rain
58° 6% rain
58° 5% rain
59° 5% rain
59° 4% rain
59° 4% rain
59° 4% rain
59° 4% rain
58° 4% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 5% rain
57° 6% rain
57° 6% rain
WEEK AHEAD

Week Ahead Highlights

Best outdoor daySat, Oct 17

Sunny · 1% rain

Warmest dayFri, Oct 16

75°F

Coolest nightSun, Oct 11

55°F

Strongest rain signalMon, Oct 19

8% rain chance

7-DAY FORECAST

San Francisco Week Ahead

The most useful week is shown first. Open the extended outlook when you need the full 14-day view.

Sun Oct 11 59° / 55° Sunny 6% rain
Mon Oct 12 63° / 56° Sunny 5% rain
Tue Oct 13 64° / 56° Sunny 7% rain
Wed Oct 14 69° / 58° Sunny 3% rain
Thu Oct 15 74° / 62° Sunny 1% rain
Fri Oct 16 75° / 65° Sunny 1% rain
Sat Oct 17 74° / 64° Sunny 1% rain
PACKING GUIDE

What to Pack for San Francisco

Temperature range55°F – 75°F
OuterwearPack a light jacket
Rain gearOptional
BOATING WEATHER

San Francisco Boating & Marine Conditions

Boating conditions Use Caution

Conditions may be workable for experienced boaters, but wind, seas, rain, or visibility deserve closer attention before departure.

Wind8 mph WNW

Gusts near 8 mph

Wave height3.3 ft
Swell3.6 ft

250 · 11 sec

Water temperature60°F
Visibility6 mi
Rain / thunder risk6% / 0%
HIGH TIDE 5.6 ft
LOW TIDE 0.9 ft
Tide trendRising
Sunrise07:14 AM
Sunset06:38 PM

Boating conditions are a planning aid, not a substitute for official marine forecasts, local advisories, Coast Guard notices, or captain judgment.

DESTINATION ESSENTIALS

Planning Around San Francisco Weather

Use the live forecast above for today’s decisions. These destination facts provide broader travel context.

Climate characterMild coastal climate with cool summers, frequent fog and modest seasonal temperature swings.
Seasonal planningLate summer and early fall often bring some of the city’s warmest, clearest weather.
Airport accessSFO · OAK · SJC
Local time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
LocationCalifornia, United States of America
Coastal weatherMarine-aware destination

Boating and marine conditions may appear when provider data is available.

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