Question 1

What is the weather in San Francisco right now?

Accepted Answer

The current conditions, "feels like" temperature, humidity, wind and UV index are shown at the top of this page and refresh automatically every 10 minutes. This page is served statically for speed; the live San Francisco reading is fetched by your browser the moment the page opens.

Question 2

How accurate is the San Francisco forecast?

Accepted Answer

Forecasts for the next 24 hours are typically accurate to about 1–2°C for temperature. Accuracy naturally decreases beyond day 3, so treat the first days of the outlook as the most reliable. We source from the Open-Meteo forecast models, which blend national weather services (ECMWF, GFS, ICON).

Question 3

When does San Francisco get rain?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco has a temperate climate, so rain can arrive year-round. The hourly precipitation bars show the next 24 hours in detail, and the daily outlook includes a precipitation probability for each day so you can plan around wet days.

Question 4

What is the best time of year to visit San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) usually give San Francisco's most balanced weather — mild days, cool nights, and fewer extremes than mid-June–August.

Question 5

What should I pack for San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Layers you can add or shed through the day. San Francisco's temperate seasons mean mornings, afternoons and evenings can feel like different days — the hourly view is your friend.

Question 6

Does San Francisco get extreme weather?

Accepted Answer

Yes, seasonally. San Francisco can see winter storms, summer heat waves, and — depending on the region — severe thunderstorms or tropical systems. When official warnings exist for San Francisco, active alerts appear at the top of this page.

Question 7

Is this San Francisco weather page free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — no account, no paywall, no app install. The page is free and works without JavaScript-enabled tracking; data comes from Open-Meteo, which is free for non-commercial use.

Question 8

How often does this page update?

Accepted Answer

The page shell is rebuilt periodically, and the live San Francisco conditions are refreshed by your browser every 10 minutes while you have it open. Cached readings up to 12 minutes old may be shown instantly on repeat visits to keep it fast.