San Francisco in November
Cool, damp and quiet outside Thanksgiving week, November is when Alcatraz tickets become available days rather than weeks ahead.
Is November a good time to visit San Francisco?
November is a middling month in San Francisco — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Thanksgiving week — domestic travel peak
- Rains resume
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in San Francisco, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit San Francisco?
November is a middling month in San Francisco — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is San Francisco in November?
San Francisco sits at roughly 56/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 9 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in November?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C in November, with about 8 wet days across the month.