San Francisco weather in November
San Francisco in November averages 13°C (56°F) and 50 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in San Francisco, November is the fifth coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
10–17°C · 49–63°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is San Francisco like in November?
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 November?
A light rain jacket
About 50 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (49°F).
November compared with October and December
November in San Francisco is 3.7°C cooler than October and 31 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
November in San Francisco is 2.6°C warmer than December and 56 mm drier than it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
Daylight in San Francisco in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 10 hours 7 minutes in San Francisco, rising about 06:50 and setting about 16:57 local time.
November ends 50 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 39 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in San Francisco
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for San Francisco
What to read before you book.
San Francisco weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| 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 November
November climate averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020.
San Francisco averages 13°C (56°F) in November, ranging from about 10°C (49°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 50 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 13°C (56°F) against 11°C (51°F) in December — 2.6°C warmer.
November is 3.7°C cooler than October, and 31 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November 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 November 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 7 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 14 hours 46 minutes in June and 9 hours 34 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:50 and sunset about 16:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 50 minutes shorter than it starts.
