The climate in San Francisco during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in San Francisco and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
| Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 217 mm 8.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 22 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Francisco with around 217mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in San Francisco in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | April | 33.4°C 92.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 361mm 14.2ins |