San Francisco in April
April is dry, bright and not yet foggy, which makes it the most reliably pleasant month before the summer marine layer takes over.
Is April a good time to visit San Francisco?
April is a middling month in San Francisco — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in San Francisco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit San Francisco?
April is a middling month in San Francisco — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is San Francisco in April?
San Francisco sits at roughly 60/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 5 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in April?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C in April, with about 6 wet days across the month.