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San Francisco in September

Warm and clear

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is the best month to visit San Francisco.

September is San Francisco's real summer, with warm, clear days and less fog.

7/10 overall13–21°CModerate–High crowds$$$
Weather9/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices$$$
Events6/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
13–21°C
Warm, sunny and the clearest month.
Crowds
Moderate–High
Fairly busy.
Prices
$$$
Mid-to-high, depending on conferences.

+The warmest, clearest weather.

–Conference weeks can be pricey.

My tip for September

Walk the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear morning.

  • Views
  • Walking

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

1st of 12 overall in San Francisco, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for San Francisco

Weather

Weather in San Francisco in September

In September San Francisco averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 3 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
21°C
70°F
Average low
13°C
55°F
Precipitation
3 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 September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit San Francisco?
September is the best month to visit San Francisco. It ranks 1 of 12 months in San Francisco overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: The warmest, clearest weather. The main downside: Conference weeks can be pricey.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in September?
Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 3 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm, sunny and the clearest month. For comparison, the warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
Is San Francisco crowded in September?
Crowds are moderate–high. Fairly busy. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is San Francisco in September?
Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-to-high, depending on conferences. 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 (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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