United States San Francisco Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in San Francisco is Good
November is Good for San Francisco.
November shoulder season — weather still pleasant + Thanksgiving brings family travel. Restaurants book solid Thanksgiving day; many top spots offer special prix-fixe menus ($75-150). Black Friday + small business Saturday + Cyber Monday are massive shopping weekends.
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San Francisco November Weather Stats
Avg High
18°C
Avg Low
11°C
Rainy Days
7
70mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
73%
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
14°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
November Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
17°C
Nighttime
10°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for November
November Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Weather 18/11°C still pleasant
- Black Friday shopping
Cons
- Some rain returns
- Thanksgiving travel rush
November Events & Festivals
- Thanksgiving (4th Thursday)
- Black Friday shopping
San Francisco in November — Full Picture
November shoulder season — weather still pleasant + Thanksgiving brings family travel. Restaurants book solid Thanksgiving day; many top spots offer special prix-fixe menus ($75-150). Black Friday + small business Saturday + Cyber Monday are massive shopping weekends.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early winter — high 18°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater + umbrella. Daylight saving ends first weekend — clocks back 1 hour.
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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)
Current20.3°C
12.7°C
3.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
14.3°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 November a good time to visit San Francisco?
San Francisco in November is Good. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in November?
San Francisco November averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C.
Does it rain much in San Francisco in November?
San Francisco November averages 70mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in San Francisco in November?
Early winter — high 18°C, low 11°C. Light jacket + sweater + umbrella. Daylight saving ends first weekend — clocks back 1 hour.
What time are sunrise and sunset in San Francisco in November?
San Francisco November sunrise is 06:45 and sunset is 17:00, with 10h 15m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in San Francisco in November?
San Francisco November air quality (AQI) averages 35, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in San Francisco in November?
In November, San Francisco is great for Golden Gate Bridge, Shopping (Union Square), Thanksgiving dining.
Is November peak season in San Francisco?
San Francisco November crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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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.