San Francisco in October
October in San Francisco brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 54°F and about 4 rainy days. The sun sets around 6:33 pm. It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.
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What October is good for in San Francisco
Each activity rated for October's weather.
Great now Food toursGreat in October
Great now Walking toursGreat in October
Great now Zipline toursGreat in October
Great now Wine toursGreat in October
Great now Bike toursGreat in October
Great now Segway toursGreat in October
Great now Private toursGreat in October
Great now Jeep toursGreat in October
Great now Hot air balloon ridesGreat in October
Great now Helicopter toursGreat in October
Great now Boat toursGreat in October
Great now Sunset cruisesGreat in October
Cooking classesAny month
October next to September and November
| Month | September | October | November |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 70°F (21°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 64°F (18°C) |
| Low | 56°F (13°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 51°F (10°C) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Sunset | 7:18 pm | 6:33 pm | 4:59 pm |
| Daylight | 12 h 27 min | 11 h 15 min | 10 h 09 min |
Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in San Francisco
San Francisco Love TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco City Lights CruiseFrom $58View 
San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls TourFrom $26View 
GoCar San Francisco TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco Bay CruiseFrom $39View 
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay CruiseFrom $35View
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Questions
Is October a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are May, June, July, August, September and October.
How hot is San Francisco in October?
Average highs are about 70°F (21°C) and lows about 54°F (12°C).
Does it rain much in San Francisco in October?
October averages 4 rainy days, against 12 in the wettest month.
