San Francisco in July
The busiest month is also the coldest summer month in the country, with 19°C highs, hard afternoon wind off the Pacific and long queues for Alcatraz.
Is July a good time to visit San Francisco?
July is one of the busiest months in San Francisco, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in July
- Independence Day fireworks — routinely fogged out over the bay
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in San Francisco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit San Francisco?
July is one of the busiest months in San Francisco, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is San Francisco in July?
San Francisco sits at roughly 86/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 21 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in July?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 13°C in July, with about 0 wet days across the month.