San Francisco, California Weather in October
United States · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (72°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall34 mm (1.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In October, San Francisco has average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). October is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is fairly dry, with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over 4 days. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit San Francisco?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit San Francisco. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 42% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.9 km/h |
| vs September | 2°C cooler than September, with 30 mm more rain. |
What to pack for San Francisco in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
San Francisco weather in other months
Jan14°C / 6°C109 mmFairFeb15°C / 7°C93 mmGoodMar16°C / 8°C90 mmGoodApr17°C / 8°C38 mmExcellentMay19°C / 10°C18 mmExcellentJun22°C / 11°C6 mmExcellentJul23°C / 12°C1 mmExcellentAug23°C / 13°C1 mmExcellentSep24°C / 13°C4 mmExcellentOct22°C / 12°C34 mmExcellentNov18°C / 9°C55 mmExcellentDec14°C / 7°C123 mmFair
← SeptemberBest time to visit San FranciscoNovember →
Nearby in October
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada29°C · 10 mm
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm
- Mexicali34°C · 6 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona32°C · 14 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.