This post is a summary of the weather in San Francisco, with tips on what to wear and things to do.
- Average Temperatures
- What to Wear
- How Much Sun and Rain
- Things to Do in October
- Seasonal Outlook
- Free Tours by Foot
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
October is one of the best months to visit San Francisco! The weather here during the month of October is great for touring and other activities.
In the afternoons throughout the month, the temperature typically stays mild (normally in the high-60s F or 17-20 C). Early morning and nighttime lows are in the high-50s F (13-15 C).
Although the mornings and evenings will normally be foggy and chilly, the afternoons have plenty of sunshine, with perfect walking tour weather!
As always in San Francisco, it can be windy near the coastline. However, most of the best places to visit in San Francisco are shielded from the wind and shouldn't be too chilly.
HOW MUCH RAIN IN OCTOBER?
Typically, you won't need an umbrella unless you are visiting late in the month. On average, we get 3 - 4 days of rain in the month of October, mostly towards the end of the month.
And generally only one of those days will be "heavy" rain, meaning over half an inch (or 13 mm).
WHAT TO WEAR IN OCTOBER IN SAN FRANCISCO
As with most months in San Francisco, it is best to dress in layers.
Shorts are not recommended unless there is a particularly warm day (though remember that it will get colder when the sun goes down!)
Jeans or long pants, with sweaters and a light jacket, should do fine.
THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER
There are more things to do in October than we can list here, so be sure to read our full post on what to do and see this month, as well as our master post for any time of the year.
Below are our top choices.
And if you are planning on visiting many of San Francisco's top attractions, then you should consider a tourist discount pass as you could save up to 50% of retail ticket prices to tours, attractions, and restaurants.
- Fleet Week
- Take a Walking Tour
- Castro Street Fair
- Italian Heritage Parade
- Brews on the Bay
- Wharf Festival
- Halloween Party
- Hike the Presidio
- Visit Alcatraz
- Beach Blanket Babylon
Find out more and read our full post on what to do and see this month,
Seasonal Outlook
October to December 2022 San Francisco
There is a 77% chance for normal to above normal temperatures and a 77% chance for normal to below normal rainfall.
Written by Fred Pickhardt
