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San Francisco in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in San Francisco in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for San Francisco, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in San Francisco in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Francisco in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +61°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 111 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Francisco has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in San Francisco in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Francisco for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +68°F.

Is San Francisco warm or cold in February?

San Francisco is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in San Francisco, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Francisco in February

San Francisco weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+57°F+61°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+30°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+75°F+79°F
Rainfall
109 mm111 mm85 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%80%79%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
181517
Rainy days
888
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +61°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 109 mm to 111 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Francisco in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 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 decreasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in San Francisco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 4% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. San Francisco is amazing in February with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
February is one of the rainiest months in San Francisco, here is a comparison with other months, 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 February in San Francisco?

This is the weather in San Francisco in February 2023:
1 February
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+62°F
2 February
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+63°F
3 February
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+63°F
4 February
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+62°F
5 February
☁️
+62°F
6 February
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+64°F
7 February
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+64°F
8 February
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+68°F
9 February
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+71°F
10 February
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+73°F
11 February
☀️
+73°F
12 February
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+72°F
13 February
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+71°F
14 February
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+70°F
15 February
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+61°F
16 February
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+69°F
17 February
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+67°F
18 February
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+66°F
19 February
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+68°F
20 February
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+67°F
21 February
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+57°F
22 February
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+54°F
23 February
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+55°F
24 February
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+56°F
25 February
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+58°F
26 February
☁️
+59°F
27 February
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+65°F
28 February
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+68°F
In February 2023 San Francisco had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how San Francisco climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in San Francisco in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+57°F) and the highest in 2020 (+70°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 332 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Francisco in February:

Is February a good time to visit San Francisco?

It’s always a good time to visit San Francisco, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Francisco in February?

February 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 February?

San Francisco is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Francisco in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Francisco in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in San Francisco

Source of the data

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.