Late autumn · Weather & things to do
San Francisco in November
San Francisco cools off: highs slip to 63°F (17°C), from 71°F in October, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (62 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (8°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 95/100 in October to 88/100.
- Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in San Francisco in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Tartine Bakery
Mission bakery known for its morning buns, croissants and country bread.
City Lights Booksellers
Beat-era bookstore and publisher with a poetry room upstairs.
Swan Oyster Depot
Counter-only seafood bar since 1912 serving crab, oysters and Sicilian sashimi.
Alcatraz Island
Ferry to the former federal prison and take the cellhouse audio tour.
Pier 39 Sea Lions
Watch hundreds of California sea lions haul out on the K-Dock floats at Fisherman's Wharf.
Nearby in November
- Sonoma in November~36 mi · highs 65°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Napa in November~51 mi · highs 62°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Healdsburg in November~63 mi · highs 62°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in November~75 mi · highs 67°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Lands End & Ocean Beach and The Embarcadero & Ferry Building.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
San Francisco in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 95 in May – October. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is San Francisco in November?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in November?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.0 in (585 mm).
What should I pack for San Francisco in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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