Weather for San Francisco in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 37 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in San Francisco
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Francisco has good weather in April.
Average temperature in San Francisco in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Francisco for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +66°F.
Is San Francisco warm or cold in April?
San Francisco is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in San Francisco:
Climate in San Francisco in April
San Francisco weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+66°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+39°F
+45°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
85 mm
37 mm
16 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
77%
78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
8
10
Cloudy days
17
18
19
Rainy days
8
4
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +66°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 85 mm to 37 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%.Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 8.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in San Francisco in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in San Francisco is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in San Francisco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Francisco wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in San Francisco?
This is the weather in San Francisco in April 2023:
1 April
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+67°F
2 April
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+72°F
3 April
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+70°F
4 April
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+64°F
5 April
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+68°F
6 April
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+78°F
7 April
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+85°F
8 April
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+83°F
9 April
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+71°F
10 April
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+68°F
11 April
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+62°F
12 April
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+57°F
13 April
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+56°F
14 April
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+58°F
15 April
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+60°F
16 April
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+60°F
17 April
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+59°F
18 April
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+64°F
19 April
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+63°F
20 April
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+65°F
21 April
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+64°F
22 April
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+62°F
23 April
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+67°F
24 April
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+67°F
25 April
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+68°F
26 April
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+67°F
27 April
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+64°F
28 April
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+62°F
29 April
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+68°F
30 April
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+66°F
In April 2023 San Francisco had 19 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how San Francisco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in San Francisco in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2003 (+62°F) and the highest in 1987 (+76°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 148 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Francisco in April:
Is April a good time to visit San Francisco?
April is a really good time to go to San Francisco. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Francisco.
Can you sunbathe in San Francisco in April?
April has mild temperatures in San Francisco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is San Francisco rainy in April?
San Francisco is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in San Francisco in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Francisco in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Francisco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.