San Francisco weather in December
December in San Francisco averages 58°F by day and 47°F at night, with 4.8 inches of precipitation. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
- Average high
- 58°F-6° vs November
- Average low
- 47°F0 nights below freezing
- Precipitation
- 4.8 in8 days with 0.1 in. or more
- Snow
- 0.0 in0 days at 90°F+
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
December is cool, with highs around 58°F. The most comfortable months overall are March to November.
What to do in San Francisco in December
Mix it up: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, California Academy of Sciences. All things to do in San Francisco.
On December 15 the sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:51 pm, giving 9h 33m of daylight. Daylight all year.
What to pack for San Francisco in December
- Long sleeves, a warm jacket and closed shoes
- An umbrella or rain jacket
Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.
December nearby
| City | Distance | High | Low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 58°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | |
| Daly City, CA | 5 mi | 59°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Alameda, CA | 10 mi | 58°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Oakland, CA | 10 mi | 60°F | 45°F | 4.7 in |
| Berkeley, CA | 10 mi | 59°F | 43°F | 5.3 in |
| Richmond, CA | 12 mi | 58°F | 44°F | 4.9 in |
| San Leandro, CA | 16 mi | 59°F | 43°F | 3.2 in |
Warmer places in December
Big cities with comfortable December highs between 68°F and 86°F:
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in San Francisco in December?
In December, San Francisco averages a high of 58°F and a low of 47°F, with 4.8 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
December is cool to cold in San Francisco, with average highs of 58°F. Pack warm layers.
Does it snow in San Francisco in December?
Rarely. The December snowfall normal is under half an inch.
Before and after: San Francisco in November and San Francisco in January. All twelve months: San Francisco weather by month.
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station San Francisco Downtown, CA, 0.5 miles from the city center; snowfall from San Francisco Oceanside, CA.