Baker Beach Weather
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Baker Beach is a mile of sand along the Presidio's western shore, below gray-green serpentine bluffs. It looks straight out through the mouth of the Golden Gate at the bridge and the Marin Headlands. It is part of the Presidio, managed by the National Park Service, with the 1904 Battery Chamberlin and a cypress-sheltered picnic area behind the sand. Unlike Ocean Beach to the south, it sits just inside the strait, so the bridge fills the view. The north end is a known clothing-optional stretch.
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Baker Beach weather today and through the year
It's 56°F at Baker Beach right now (feels like 52°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Baker Beach is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Baker Beach. In November, 15% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
September is the warmest month at Baker Beach, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Baker Beach are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 7 AM to 10 AM in August.
Baker Beach faces west-northwest into the Golden Gate, the one sea-level break in the hills around San Francisco. On summer afternoons, inland heat pulls the sea breeze through the strait, and it blows almost straight along the beach. The wind through the Gate is among the strongest in the city, which is why a sunny afternoon here can still feel cold.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Baker Beach in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Baker Beach. In November, 15% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Baker Beach, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 80. Today looks weakest (43).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (77%, about 0.59 in.).
Tides (San Francisco (Golden Gate))
- High 4.4 ft at 4:47 AM today
- Low 3.6 ft at 9:14 AM today
- High 4.9 ft at 2:27 PM today
- Low 0.3 ft at 9:39 PM today
Live weather map
Weather around Baker Beach right now
Overcast and 56° at Baker Beach right now.
About the live weather map for Baker Beach
The map centers on Baker Beach and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Baker Beach vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Baker Beach, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Baker Beach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio of San Francisco | 1 mi | +1°F | 40% | 18 mph | a very similar climate |
| Richmond District | 1.3 mi | +5°F | 43% | 12 mph | calmer summer afternoons (12 vs 16 mph) and about 5°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Crissy Field | 1.3 mi | +1°F | 40% | 18 mph | a very similar climate |
| Lafayette | 20.9 mi | +25°F | 13% | 9 mph | about 25°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 45% of morning hours) |
| Walnut Creek | 24.2 mi | +27°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 27°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 45% of morning hours) |
| Benicia | 25 mi | +25°F | 11% | 12 mph | about 25°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 45% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Baker Beach's
- Bolinas (14 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Año Nuevo Point (48 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Año Nuevo State Park (47 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Baker Beach climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Baker Beach with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Baker Beach departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Baker Beach weather by month
September is the warmest month at Baker Beach, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 53% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 24% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Baker Beach are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 7 AM to 10 AM in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 16% | 35% | 9 mph | 9.8 h | 29 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 9 | 14% | 27% | 11 mph | 10.7 h | 35 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 17% | 31% | 12 mph | 11.9 h | 46 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 18% | 31% | 15 mph | 13.2 h | 49 |
| May | 65°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 26% | 38% | 16 mph | 14.2 h | 43 |
| Jun | 68°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 38% | 37% | 16 mph | 14.8 h | 53 |
| Jul | 69°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 53% | 48% | 16 mph | 14.5 h | 57 |
| Aug | 70°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 43% | 47% | 15 mph | 13.6 h | 65 |
| Sep | 71°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 37% | 38% | 13 mph | 12.3 h | 72 |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 24% | 28% | 11 mph | 11.1 h | 72 |
| Nov | 62°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 7 | 15% | 24% | 9 mph | 10.0 h | 62 |
| Dec | 57°F | 45°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 19% | 35% | 9 mph | 9.6 h | 21 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Baker Beach average about 7°F cooler than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers warmer land behind the shoreline. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Baker Beach has actually seen.
What makes Baker Beach's weather different
Among the 17 San Francisco Bay Area beaches we track, Baker Beach has the 2nd-windiest summer afternoons.
- #2of 17
windiest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area beaches
When the fog burns off
63%of 4 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Baker Beach in 63% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 35% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Baker Beach typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 72% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
Microclimate
+5°FRichmond District, 1.3 mi away, on summer afternoons
Richmond District, 1.3 miles away, runs about 5°F warmer than Baker Beach on summer afternoons.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Baker Beach shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Lands End. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for both. Real differences between them come from hills, elevation, and wind exposure that the model cannot resolve.
Daylight
9.6–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Baker Beach range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:34 PM, and in mid-December around 4:58 PM.
Seasons at Baker Beach
- Warm seasonJul 30 – Oct 7 · highs 69°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.3 months, from Jul 30 to Oct 7, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 71°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Feb 27 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Feb 27, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 45°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 3 – Apr 11 · 86% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Oct 26 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Baker Beach averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 15 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 26 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 156 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (83°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (42°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.01 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 45 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 15days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 26afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 156mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day83°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night42°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day3.01 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust45 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Baker Beach's weather
Summer fog follows the wind through the Golden Gate. When the marine layer, the low sheet of ocean fog and cloud, is deep, it streams past Baker Beach toward the bay. It often hides the bridge towers while the East Bay stays clear. When the wind drops, though, the sand backed by bluffs and cypress can warm up enough for sunbathing, something that happens less often on wide-open Ocean Beach.
Fall is the best season. The Park Service says clear, sunny weather usually runs from mid-to-late September through October, when the summer sea breeze weakens and the strait can stay clear all day. San Francisco's hottest days also tend to land in this window, when dry offshore winds blowing from inland toward the coast replace the sea breeze.
Winter brings the rain, most of it between November and March, along with the year's largest swells. Clear, cold days between storms give the crispest views of the bridge and the Headlands.
Tips for visiting Baker Beach
Arrive early on sunny weekends
Expect crowds and parking congestion when the sun is out. The picnic area with tables and grills sits in the cypress grove at the east end of the lot.
Pack a windproof layer
The Park Service warns that sunny days on this stretch of coast can turn windy, foggy, and cold very fast.
Walk the Coastal Trail to the bridge
The trail starts at Baker Beach and climbs the bluffs past old gun batteries to the Golden Gate Bridge. Leashed dogs are allowed on it.
See the disappearing gun
Battery Chamberlin, built in 1904, displays a 'disappearing' gun that can be cranked in and out of its emplacement, with historical photos inside the magazine.
Baker Beach through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Wildflowers bloom on the bluffs from April into early June. Afternoon wind through the Golden Gate gets stronger as the season goes on.
- Summer (June–August)
- By July, fog dominates the park's coastal areas. Gray mornings are normal, and fog often streams through the strait past the beach and hides the bridge.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall, especially October, brings clearer skies than summer and the best chance of a warm, calm afternoon on the sand.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, and more than 80 percent of San Francisco's rain falls from November through March. Storm swells make the surf rougher than the beach's sheltered look suggests.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Sunbathing and picnics: Pick a light-wind day. The Parks Conservancy notes the beach can be warm enough for sunbathing and picnicking, and that is most likely in early fall.
- Bridge photography: Clear fall days show the whole bridge. In summer, fog often wraps the towers, and the view can change within minutes.
- Fishing: Fishing is allowed along the beach and the rocky shoreline. Fish from the rocks only on calm days with low swell.
- Hiking the Coastal Trail: The bluff section is exposed to the afternoon wind. The Park Service warns that the bluff cliffs can be unstable, so stay on the trail.
Official sources and current conditions
- NPS: Baker Beach (Presidio of San Francisco)
- Parks Conservancy: Baker Beach
- NPS: Coastal Trail, Baker Beach to the Golden Gate Bridge
- NOAA tide predictions: San Francisco (Golden Gate)
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 75 | 59.4° / 50.8° | 6.3h | 4d | 5.03" | 14 |
| December 2024 | 67 | 57.7° / 50° | 4.8h | 8d | 6.38" | 10 |
| January 2025 | 81 | 57.1° / 47.6° | 6.9h | 3d | 0.2" | 19 |
| February 2025 | 70 | 57.4° / 47.7° | 6.3h | 6d | 7.76" | 10 |
| March 2025 | 74 | 57.3° / 47.9° | 7.6h | 3d | 1.93" | 12 |
| April 2025 | 76 | 56.8° / 49.5° | 9.3h | 10d | 0.4" | 11 |
| May 2025 | 78 | 59° / 50.8° | 11.1h | 9d | 0.16" | 14 |
| June 2025 | 71 | 58° / 51.8° | 10.5h | 22d | 0" | 6 |
| July 2025 | 69 | 59.6° / 54.3° | 8.8h | 30d | 0" | 1 |
| August 2025 | 76 | 62.9° / 56.4° | 9h | 21d | 0" | 11 |
| September 2025 | 78 | 65.5° / 58.8° | 8.3h | 19d | 0.04" | 11 |
| October 2025 | 81 | 64.6° / 56° | 7.5h | 6d | 0.95" | 19 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 60.5° / 53.2° | 6.2h | 8d | 3.07" | 7 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 55.2° / 48.3° | 5h | 12d | 5.21" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 77 | 59.7° / 50.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 4.12" | 19 |
| February 2026 | 72 | 60.4° / 51° | 6h | 5d | 5.14" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 87 | 64.7° / 52.6° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.06" | 26 |
| April 2026 | 78 | 61° / 51.9° | 9.1h | 5d | 3.99" | 14 |
| May 2026 | 76 | 60° / 51.9° | 10.5h | 13d | 0.66" | 13 |
| June 2026 | 75 | 60.8° / 53.9° | 10.2h | 19d | 0.02" | 9 |
| July 2026 | 76 | 61.9° / 55.1° | 10.5h | 19d | 0" | 14 |
| August 2026 | 72 | 62.1° / 56.2° | 8.5h | 28d | 0" | 2 |
| September 2026 | 81 | 64.5° / 57.3° | 9h | 12d | 0.09" | 18 |
| October 2026 | 83 | 65.4° / 55.6° | 8.1h | 7d | 0.2" | 21 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Baker Beach climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Baker Beach, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Baker Beach. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30
- Temperature: At Baker Beach, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in October (61°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (51°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Baker Beach in 63% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 35% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Baker Beach typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 72% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Baker Beach (24% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (48%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Baker Beach comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 824 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Baker Beach
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Baker Beach changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Baker Beach. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Baker Beach through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Baker Beach for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Baker Beach by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Baker Beach
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Baker Beach averaged a high of 65°F, about the same as October 2025 (65°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.3 in. of rain to Baker Beach, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Baker Beach weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Baker Beach
What is the weather like at Baker Beach today?
It's 56°F at Baker Beach right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Baker Beach is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
What is the best month to visit Baker Beach?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Baker Beach are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 7 AM to 10 AM in August. The warm season lasts about 2.3 months, from Jul 30 to Oct 7, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 71°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Baker Beach?
September is the warmest month at Baker Beach, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F.
When does the fog burn off at Baker Beach?
Fog or low cloud covers Baker Beach in 63% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 35% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When is it windiest at Baker Beach?
From February through October, wind at Baker Beach typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 72% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
How much rain does Baker Beach get?
December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.3 in. of rain to Baker Beach, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
How does Baker Beach weather compare with Richmond District?
Richmond District, 1.3 miles away, runs about 5°F warmer than Baker Beach on summer afternoons.
Can you swim at Baker Beach?
No. The National Park Service says large waves, undertow and rip currents make Baker Beach unsafe for swimming. Enjoy it from the sand.
What kind of place is Baker Beach?
Baker Beach is a mile of sand along the Presidio's western shore, below gray-green serpentine bluffs. It looks straight out through the mouth of the Golden Gate at the bridge and the Marin Headlands. It is part of the Presidio, managed by the National Park Service, with the 1904 Battery Chamberlin and a cypress-sheltered picnic area behind the sand. Unlike Ocean Beach to the south, it sits just inside the strait, so the bridge fills the view. The north end is a known clothing-optional stretch.
What is Baker Beach weather like in November?
November at Baker Beach averages a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F, with 2.9 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 15% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 9 mph.
More about Baker Beach weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- National Park Service, Presidio of San Francisco: Baker Beach (updated Oct 4, 2018) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Baker Beach (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA: Coastal Trail (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA: Weather (updated Apr 12, 2023) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Jan Null, Climate of San Francisco, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-126 (3rd revision, 1995) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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