
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.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–21°C
- Warm, sunny and the clearest month.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Fairly busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high, depending on conferences.
+The warmest, clearest weather.
–Conference weeks can be pricey.
My tip for September
Walk the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear morning.
- Views
- Walking
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in San Francisco, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
See all twelve months for San FranciscoAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in San Francisco in September
In September San Francisco averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 3 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: NOAA (downtown San Francisco, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
San Francisco in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit San Francisco?
- September is the best month to visit San Francisco. It ranks 1 of 12 months in San Francisco overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: The warmest, clearest weather. The main downside: Conference weeks can be pricey.
- What is the weather like in San Francisco in September?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 3 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm, sunny and the clearest month. For comparison, the warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is San Francisco crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Fairly busy. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is San Francisco in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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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