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San Francisco weather in February

February in San Francisco is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and night-time lows near 7°C (45°F). The month usually brings about 90 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as January and about the same as March.

What stands out in February

  • It's wetter than a typical month in San Francisco — roughly 106% more rain than average.
  • February is among San Francisco's three coolest months.
  • San Francisco is usually about 10°C warmer than South Lake Tahoe, 250 km away, in February.
  • Seasonally, February counts as late winter in San Francisco.

Avg high

15°C

59°F

Avg low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

90 mm

wet

Humidity

80%

relative

Sky

54%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

San Francisco weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in San Francisco
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January14°C / 57°F7°C / 44°F96 mm83%59%
February15°C / 59°F7°C / 45°F90 mm80%54%
March16°C / 60°F8°C / 47°F98 mm82%61%
April18°C / 64°F9°C / 48°F35 mm79%53%
May19°C / 66°F10°C / 50°F15 mm77%54%
June22°C / 72°F12°C / 53°F9 mm73%45%
July22°C / 72°F12°C / 54°F1 mm74%56%
August23°C / 74°F13°C / 55°F1 mm75%60%
September24°C / 76°F13°C / 56°F4 mm71%46%
October23°C / 73°F12°C / 54°F22 mm67%41%
November18°C / 64°F9°C / 48°F59 mm75%47%
December14°C / 57°F7°C / 44°F95 mm79%53%

What to pack for February

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is February 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 February

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San Francisco in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit San Francisco?

February is one of the wetter months in San Francisco, with about 90 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is San Francisco in February?

Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in February?

San Francisco typically gets around 90 mm of rain in February — 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.