Is February a Good Time to Visit San Francisco?
Don't expect beach weather in San Francisco's February: 12.3°C cold seas despite 14°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Very high humidity
80% average humidity
Rough sea conditions
1.76m average wave height - Surfers Only
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 24% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds
Cold sea - swimming challenging
12.3°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Exceptional dining scene
151 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
1.76m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 12.3°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
80% humidity creates difficult conditions