San Francisco weather in February
San Francisco in February averages 12°C (53°F) and 100 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in San Francisco, February is the third coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (53°F)
8–16°C · 47–60°F
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is San Francisco like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for San Francisco in February?
A light rain jacket
About 100 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
February compared with January and March
February in San Francisco is 1.2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
February in San Francisco is 1.2°C cooler than March and 31 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in San Francisco in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 49 minutes in San Francisco, rising about 06:59 and setting about 17:48 local time.
February ends 1 hour longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 57 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in San Francisco
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for San Francisco
What to read before you book.
San Francisco weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 51°F | 99 mm |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 100 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 69 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 35 mm |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 13 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 4 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 0 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 2 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 19 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 50 mm |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 106 mm |
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FAQs about San Francisco in February
February climate averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020.
San Francisco averages 12°C (53°F) in February, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 16°C (60°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 100 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 12°C (53°F) against 13°C (55°F) in March — 1.2°C cooler.
February is 1.2°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 49 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 46 minutes in June and 9 hours 34 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:59 and sunset about 17:48 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour longer than it starts.
