San Francisco Weather in November

What’s the weather like in San Francisco in November?

San Francisco weather in November is usually very mild, but it can feel quite damp at times throughout the month. For warmer temperatures and less rain, visit the city in spring or summer for more sunshine and less cloudy days.

Geographical influences

San Francisco is a large hilly city on California’s northwest coast. It’s known for its upbeat nightlife and has a great selection of restaurants, bars and clubs throughout the city. Victorian houses line up along the streets, along with tall skyscrapers such as the Financial District's Transamerica Pyramid. The city’s location amongst the hills affects the amount of rainfall in November. The east of the city tends to be wetter than the west, where winds are usually stronger and temperatures are colder.

Averages

Temperatures range from 10°C to 19°C in November. The city has ten hours of sunshine each day in autumn, which is plenty of time to sightsee and explore the region. 6mph winds help to control the humidity in the air, which usually doesn’t rise above 72%. The average rainfall at this time of year is 43mm spread over seven days of the month.