February · United States
Best time to visit San Francisco in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Francisco in February
Average temperature 10°C, 77 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in San Francisco scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fog-kissed hills, bridges, and bay walks at their most pleasant from April through June.
February in San Francisco — middling scores, decent value
February averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Francisco in February?
- In February, San Francisco averages 10°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit San Francisco?
- February earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Francisco in February?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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