Month summary
San Francisco weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit San Francisco in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.2/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
San Francisco in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Vineyards in bloom — wine route pleasant before summer heat Spring marks the start of the good season in San Francisco. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 14°C | 34% | 4.1 | 8.0h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 14°C | 29% | 3.4 | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 14°C | 36% | 3.3 | 10.6h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 15°C | 15% | 1.1 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 16°C | 8% | 0.6 | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 18°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 18°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 19°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 20°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 19°C | 10% | 1.0 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 16°C | 23% | 2.1 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 13°C | 32% | 4.3 | 8.0h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, San Francisco averages 15°C, 15% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
April vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — San Francisco in April
Is April a good time to visit San Francisco?
April is an acceptable time for San Francisco (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.0/10) if possible.
What to do in San Francisco in April?
With 15°C max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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