Monthly climate guide
San Francisco weather in December
With highs near 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), December feels cool in San Francisco. Rainfall averages about 95 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- In San Francisco, December is early winter.
- Only one month is cooler in San Francisco than December.
- Rain is above San Francisco's usual level, by about 117%.
- Just 250 km apart, but San Francisco runs about 10°C warmer than South Lake Tahoe this month.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
95 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
San Francisco weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 96 mm | 83% | 59% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 90 mm | 80% | 54% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 47°F | 98 mm | 82% | 61% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 35 mm | 79% | 53% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 15 mm | 77% | 54% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 9 mm | 73% | 45% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 1 mm | 74% | 56% |
| August | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 1 mm | 75% | 60% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 4 mm | 71% | 46% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 22 mm | 67% | 41% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 59 mm | 75% | 47% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 95 mm | 79% | 53% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
Our San Francisco guide recommends: September to November, when fog is less frequent and temperatures are at their warmest — summer here can be surprisingly cool and foggy.
Bring layers even in summer — Mark Twain's famous (if apocryphal) line about a cold San Francisco summer is closer to true than visitors expect.
Best time to visit San Francisco →Other United States cities in December
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San Francisco in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
December is one of the wetter months in San Francisco, with about 95 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is San Francisco in December?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in December?
San Francisco typically gets around 95 mm of rain in December — wet.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
September to November, when fog is less frequent and temperatures are at their warmest — summer here can be surprisingly cool and foggy.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around San Francisco (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.