The climate in San Francisco during September can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
September is in the fall / autumn in San Francisco and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
Average temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 224 mm 8.8 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Francisco with around 224mm 8.8 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 5 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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
Hottest month: | March | 27.8°C 82°F |
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Driest month: | February | 106mm 4.2ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 6.3hrs |
Coldest month: | October | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
Wettest month: | October | 285mm 11.2ins |