San Francisco, America

San Francisco - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• September and October
  These two months are the very best time of the year to visit San Francisco. They are in effect the city's summer.
  
  You can expect warm temperatures (September and October are San Francisco's warmest months). Also plan on blue skies - it seldom rains or becomes overcast.


• April and May
  Despite being springtime, there is little rain. And temperatures are mild. And the summer tourist masses have yet to arrive.

Least desirable times

• June to August
  The city's busiest tourist period is ironically one of the two least desirable times to visit San Francisco.
  
  The calendar says it's summer, but reality says not. Temperatures are usually nippy (so pack a light sweater).
  
  Many days have overcast skies. And chilling damp fogs often roll in from the sea in the morning and blanket the buildings and streets. The fog does not fully burn off until midday.
  
  To make matters worse, the city's top tourist attraction have painfully long waiting lines.


• November to March
  This is San Francisco's rainiest period. It's also the coldest, though temperatures seldom go below 7°C (45°F).

Also note

• Dress in layers
  Temperatures can quickly change within a hour from warm to chilly (especially in the spring and fall).