Is November a Good Time to Visit San Francisco?
Storm season alert for San Francisco in November: beyond the 16°C, 18% rain averages, hurricane risk requires travel insurance and schedule flexibility.
Decision Factors
Eastern Pacific Hurricane season active
Eastern Pacific zone - expect potential eastern pacific hurricane activity
Cold sea - swimming challenging
13.8°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
80% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Exceptional dining scene
151 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 🥾Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 16.3°C, 18% rain chance
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 92/100 with romantic weather conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
1.43m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 13.8°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
79% humidity creates difficult conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Storm season may cause flight disruptions