Los Angeles · United States
San Francisco · United States
At a glance
| Metric | Los Angeles | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 21°C |
| Coldest month low | 8°C | 8°C |
| Annual rainfall | 499 mm | 633 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.3 h/day | 10.3 h/day |
| Best months | October–June | April–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 · Excellent | 6.3 · Fair | Los Angeles |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.4 · Good | Los Angeles |
| March | 9.4 · Excellent | 6.8 · Fair | Los Angeles |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Los Angeles |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| June | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| July | 8.2 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | San Francisco |
| August | 7.4 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | San Francisco |
| September | 8.0 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | San Francisco |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.0 · Excellent | Los Angeles |
| December | 9.9 · Excellent | 5.7 · Fair | Los Angeles |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Los Angeles or San Francisco?
Los Angeles has the better travel weather in 6 of 12 months, versus 3 for San Francisco — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best months to visit Los Angeles are October–June, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The best months to visit San Francisco are April–October, based on six years of climate data.
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