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San Francisco in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Francisco in November 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Francisco in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +63°F during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 64 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

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Francisco has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in San Francisco in November

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

The temperature in November is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +57°F.

Is San Francisco warm or cold in November?

San Francisco is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +48°F.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in San Francisco:

Climate in San Francisco in November

San Francisco weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+72°F+63°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+36°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+81°F+73°F
Rainfall
29 mm64 mm115 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%80%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1187
Cloudy days
181716
Rainy days
258
Snowy days
000

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in October to 8 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Francisco in November 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 November, going from 2 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in San Francisco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November 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 November in San Francisco?

This is the weather in San Francisco in November 2023:
1 November
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+62°F
2 November
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+58°F
3 November
☀️
+60°F
4 November
☁️
+62°F
5 November
☁️
+62°F
6 November
☁️
+61°F
7 November
🌧️
+59°F
8 November
🌧️
+54°F
9 November
☁️
+58°F
10 November
☀️
+59°F
11 November
☁️
+58°F
12 November
☀️
+59°F
13 November
☀️
+61°F
14 November
☀️
+60°F
15 November
☀️
+66°F
16 November
☀️
+65°F
17 November
☁️
+64°F
18 November
☀️
+65°F
19 November
☀️
+64°F
20 November
☀️
+64°F
21 November
☁️
+63°F
22 November
☀️
+63°F
23 November
☁️
+65°F
24 November
☀️
+66°F
25 November
☀️
+67°F
26 November
☀️
+66°F
27 November
☁️
+64°F
28 November
☁️
+59°F
29 November
☀️
+57°F
30 November
☀️
+57°F
In November 2023 San Francisco had 16 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+59°F) and the highest in 1995 (+72°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 205 mm.

FAQ

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

Is November a good time to visit San Francisco?

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

Can you sunbathe in San Francisco in November?

November 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 November?

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

Is it sunny in San Francisco in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Francisco in November, 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.