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12 GUIDES — ALL MONTHS COVERED

Golden Gate Bay Cruise by Month

Weather, crowds, sunset timing, and events vary a lot across the year in San Francisco. Pick your travel month below for the full picture.

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January

January

Rain, quiet crowds, and what to expect this winter month.

February

February

Chinese New Year, Presidents' Day, and transitional weather.

March

March

Daylight saving shift, spring break, and improving weather.

April

April

One of the year's most reliably clear, mild months.

May

May

Long daylight, low fog risk, and Memorial Day timing.

June

June

Fog season begins, longest daylight, and Pride timing.

July

July

Peak fog and peak crowds, plus July 4th planning.

August

August

Continued fog season with easing crowds late in the month.

September

September

The start of San Francisco's best weather season.

October

October

Often the single best month, with Fleet Week timing to know.

November

November

Quiet early weeks, then a Thanksgiving travel surge.

December

December

A quiet start to the month, then the holiday-week rush.

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