San Francisco in November
Calm before the rain
- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Quieter and good value.
–Rain returns late in the month.
November is calmer and good value, with rain returning toward the end of the month.
San Francisco vs San Diego in November
San Diego edges it in November. San Francisco averages 10–18°C with low–moderate crowds; San Diego 13–22°C with low–moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
San Francisco and San Diego
The verdict for November
- WeatherVery similar7/10 vs 7.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow–Moderate vs Low–Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$ vs $$
- OverallSan Diego comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 7/10
San Diego in November
Mild and quiet
- Temperature
- 13–22°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Good value and calm.
–Shorter days.
November is mild and quiet, a good value month for the city and the coast.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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