United States San Francisco Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in San Francisco is Low
February is Low for San Francisco.
Still low season. Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown is North America's largest Lunar New Year celebration — 100,000+ attendees lining Market + Kearny Streets. Mostly rainy, but the celebrations alone justify a February visit.
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San Francisco February Weather Stats
Avg High
15°C
Avg Low
9°C
Rainy Days
10
110mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
73%
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
12°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
14°C
Nighttime
8°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Chinese New Year parade (massive cultural event)
Cons
- Still rainy
- Cool evenings
February Events & Festivals
- Valentine's Day
- Chinese New Year parade (Feb 17, Chinatown)
San Francisco in February — Full Picture
Still low season. Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown is North America's largest Lunar New Year celebration — 100,000+ attendees lining Market + Kearny Streets. Mostly rainy, but the celebrations alone justify a February visit.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Late winter — high 15°C, low 9°C. Same as January — light puffer + umbrella. Chinese New Year parade (late Feb) draws crowds for a few days.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
17.3°C
11°C
5.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
19.3°C
13.3°C
0.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
20.3°C
12.7°C
3.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current14.3°C
8.3°C
10.3/mo
San Francisco Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 8° | 11d·110mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 9° | 10d·110mm | 6h | 73% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 16° | 10° | 8d·75mm | 8h | 70% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 11° | 5d·35mm | 9h | 70% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 19° | 12° | 3d·18mm | 10h | 70% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 19° | 13° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 75% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 19° | 13° | 0d·0mm | 9h | 78% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 20° | 14° | 0d·0mm | 9h | 78% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 14° | 1d·8mm | 10h | 73% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 21° | 13° | 3d·28mm | 8h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 18° | 11° | 7d·70mm | 7h | 73% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| 14° | 8° | 10d·110mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit San Francisco?
San Francisco in February is Low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in February?
San Francisco February averages a high of 15°C and a low of 9°C.
Does it rain much in San Francisco in February?
San Francisco February averages 110mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in San Francisco in February?
Late winter — high 15°C, low 9°C. Same as January — light puffer + umbrella. Chinese New Year parade (late Feb) draws crowds for a few days.
What time are sunrise and sunset in San Francisco in February?
San Francisco February sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 17:45, with 10h 45m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in San Francisco in February?
San Francisco February air quality (AQI) averages 35, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in San Francisco in February?
In February, San Francisco is great for Chinese New Year parade, Museums, Chinatown food walks.
Is February peak season in San Francisco?
San Francisco February crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.