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San Francisco in February

Lunar New Year parade

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

February is one of the best months to visit San Francisco.

February often brings the Chinese New Year Parade, one of the largest outside Asia, through Chinatown and Union Square.

6.5/10 overall9–16°CLow–Moderate crowds$$
Weather5.5/10
Crowds7/10
Prices$$
Events6.5/10

February in detail

What February actually feels like

Weather
9–16°C
Cool, with rain and clear spells.
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Fairly quiet.
Prices
$$
Good value.

+The Chinese New Year Parade.

–Still the rainy season.

My tip for February

Find a spot on the parade route early.

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How February compares

Against the other eleven months

3rd of 12 overall in San Francisco, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for San Francisco

Plan around

What’s on in San Francisco in February

Rainy season

November–March

Most of the year's rain falls in these months, usually in storms that pass within a day or two.

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Weather

Weather in San Francisco in February

In February San Francisco averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 111 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.

Average high
16°C
61°F
Average low
9°C
48°F
Precipitation
111 mm
Wet days
11

Climate data: NOAA (downtown San Francisco, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

San Francisco in February: the questions people ask

Is February a good time to visit San Francisco?
February is one of the best months to visit San Francisco. It ranks 3 of 12 months in San Francisco overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: The Chinese New Year Parade. The main downside: Still the rainy season.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in February?
Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 111 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool, with rain and clear spells. For comparison, the warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
Is San Francisco crowded in February?
Crowds are low–moderate. Fairly quiet. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is San Francisco in February?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (February ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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The Chinese New Year Parade.

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