San Francisco · United States
Vancouver · Canada
At a glance
| Metric | San Francisco | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 21°C | 22°C |
| Coldest month low | 8°C | 1°C |
| Annual rainfall | 633 mm | 1725 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.3 h/day | 8 h/day |
| Best months | April–October | July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | San Francisco | Vancouver | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3 · Fair | 0.1 · Challenging | San Francisco |
| February | 7.4 · Good | 0.5 · Challenging | San Francisco |
| March | 6.8 · Fair | 3.1 · Poor | San Francisco |
| April | 9.4 · Excellent | 4.7 · Poor | San Francisco |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | San Francisco |
| June | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | San Francisco |
| July | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| August | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.9 · Excellent | San Francisco |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.0 · Fair | San Francisco |
| November | 9.0 · Excellent | 1.4 · Challenging | San Francisco |
| December | 5.7 · Fair | 0.0 · Challenging | San Francisco |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, San Francisco or Vancouver?
San Francisco has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 0 for Vancouver — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
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.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The best months to visit Vancouver are July–August, based on six years of climate data.
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