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July · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 100/100

San Francisco in July

Excellent · 100/100Beach 42/100
High / low69° / 55°daily averages
Precipitation0.0 in0 wet days
Sea56°surface temperature
37.77° N, 122.42° WElevation 52 ftUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goSan Francisco · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100July
Best timeJul–Sep
July: high / low69° / 55°
iWhat to expect

The weather in July

In July, San Francisco averages daytime highs of 69° and night-time lows of 55° — mild weather by day. Expect around 0.0 in of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Temperatures are much the same as in June, and August brings little change. The sea averages 56°, too cold for most swimmers.

July scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for San Francisco.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 20:32 local time, giving 14 h 32 min of daylight. Days shorten by 37 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for July is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 42/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

July against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in July

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in July

Around San Francisco this month

Oakland
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Oakland

California · 8.4 mi E
74°Jul high
0wet days
100score
Oakland
Berkeley
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Berkeley

California · 10 mi NE
76°Jul high
0wet days
100score
Berkeley
San Rafael
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San Rafael

California · 15 mi NW
74°Jul high
0wet days
100score
San Rafael
Richmond
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Richmond

California · 12 mi N
76°Jul high
0wet days
100score
Richmond
ivTop of the table

United States's best in July

Where to go in July
Oakland
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Oakland

California
74°Jul high
0wet days
100score
Oakland
Salinas
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Salinas

California
72°Jul high
0wet days
100score
Salinas
Brookings
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Brookings

Oregon
70°Jul high
1wet day
98score
Brookings
Coos Bay
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Coos Bay

Oregon
68°Jul high
2wet days
96score
Coos Bay
·Questions

San Francisco in July: quick answers

Is July a good time to visit San Francisco?

July scores 100/100 for San Francisco, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 69°F with 0 wet days.

How warm is San Francisco in July?

Daytime highs average 69°F and night-time lows 55°F in July.

Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in July?

San Francisco receives about 0.0 in of precipitation in July, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in San Francisco in July?

The sea averages 56°F in July, cold for most swimmers.