San Francisco in July
Cool summer fog
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in San Francisco.
July is cooler than many visitors expect, with fog and peak summer crowds.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–19°C
- Cool and foggy, especially near the ocean.
- Crowds
- High
- Peak summer crowds.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
+Long days.
–Cool, gray and busy.
My tip for July
Bring a warm jacket for the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Museums
- Food
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in San Francisco, 8th for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in San Francisco in July
- Summer fog
- Cool, gray days are common near the coast. Bring a warm layer, even in July.
June–August
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Weather
Weather in San Francisco in July
In July San Francisco averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 0 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: NOAA (downtown San Francisco, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
San Francisco in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit San Francisco?
- July is one of the weakest months in San Francisco. It ranks 12 of 12 months in San Francisco overall (8 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Long days. The main downside: Cool, gray and busy.
- What is the weather like in San Francisco in July?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Cool and foggy, especially near the ocean. For comparison, the warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is San Francisco crowded in July?
- Crowds are high. Peak summer crowds. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is San Francisco in July?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). High rates. 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 (July ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to San Francisco in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cool, gray and busy.
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