Crissy Field Weather
Beach • San Francisco Bay Area
Crissy Field runs along the Presidio's bay shore from the Marina Green toward Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a former 1920s Army airfield built over a tidal marsh. The National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy restored it into a tidal marsh, dunes, sandy beaches, and a flat 2.3-mile promenade. It sits at sea level just inside the Gate, so it feels the afternoon wind through the strait more directly than any of the neighborhoods behind it.
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Crissy Field weather today and through the year
It's 56°F at Crissy Field right now (feels like 53°F), with 7 mph wind and a comfort score of 80. Monday's forecast high at Crissy Field is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Crissy Field. 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 4 mph wind (comfort 58).
September is the warmest month at Crissy Field, 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 Crissy Field are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 7 AM to 10 AM in August.
Crissy Field faces north across the mouth of the bay, a short distance inside the Golden Gate. On summer afternoons, heat in the Central Valley draws cool ocean air east through the strait. This shoreline sits right in that stream with nothing to block it. That is why mornings are often calm and the wind builds through midday, strong enough to make this one of the Bay Area's best-known windsurfing spots.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 3:01 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 Crissy Field in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- Small Craft Advisory until Sun 3:00 PM
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Crissy Field. 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 4 mph wind (comfort 58).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Crissy Field, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 80. Today looks weakest (43).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (78%, 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 Crissy Field right now
Overcast and 56° at Crissy Field right now.
About the live weather map for Crissy Field
The map centers on Crissy Field 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.
Crissy Field vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Crissy Field, 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 Crissy Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio of San Francisco | 0.5 mi | same | 40% | 18 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Baker Beach | 1.3 mi | same | 45% | 16 mph | a very similar climate |
| Marina District | 1.4 mi | +1°F | 34% | 19 mph | a very similar climate |
| Walnut Creek | 23 mi | +26°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 26°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (8 vs 18 mph) |
| Benicia | 23.7 mi | +25°F | 11% | 12 mph | about 25°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 40% of morning hours) |
| Pleasant Hill | 24.1 mi | +27°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 27°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (7 vs 18 mph) |
Places with a climate like Crissy Field's
- Bolinas (14 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Año Nuevo Point (49 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Año Nuevo State Park (48 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Crissy Field climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field 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.
Crissy Field weather by month
September is the warmest month at Crissy Field, 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 50% 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 Crissy Field are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon 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 | 17% | 36% | 8 mph | 9.8 h | 32 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 9 | 15% | 27% | 10 mph | 10.7 h | 35 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 16% | 30% | 12 mph | 11.9 h | 50 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 17% | 28% | 16 mph | 13.2 h | 51 |
| May | 65°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 22% | 34% | 18 mph | 14.2 h | 44 |
| Jun | 68°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 33% | 32% | 19 mph | 14.8 h | 52 |
| Jul | 69°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 50% | 42% | 19 mph | 14.5 h | 57 |
| Aug | 70°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 37% | 39% | 18 mph | 13.6 h | 63 |
| Sep | 71°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 34% | 32% | 16 mph | 12.3 h | 72 |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 22% | 25% | 12 mph | 11.1 h | 71 |
| 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% | 36% | 9 mph | 9.6 h | 24 |
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 Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field has actually seen.
What makes Crissy Field's weather different
Among the 17 San Francisco Bay Area beaches we track, Crissy Field has the windiest summer afternoons.
- #1of 17
windiest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area beaches
When the fog burns off
3 PMwhen July fog usually thins (62% foggy at 4 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Crissy Field in 62% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (15%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Crissy Field typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 20 mph with 98% of those hours windy, while mornings average 12 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Crissy Field shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Presidio of San Francisco. 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 Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field
- 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, Crissy Field 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 32 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 138 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 43 mph on Feb 13, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 15days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 32afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 138mornings 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 gust43 mphFeb 13, 2025
What shapes Crissy Field's weather
Summer fog reaches Crissy Field straight through the Golden Gate. The marine layer is the sheet of low cloud that forms over the cold ocean. It often rolls along Crissy Field while the Marina and Pacific Heights, a mile or two east, are still in sun. The west end near the bridge and the Warming Hut is closest to the Gate and usually feels colder and grayer than East Beach.
Crissy Field lies at the water's edge on old marsh and fill, so the bay sets the temperature more than the city does. Air coming off the water stays cool even on warm days inland, and the beach changes width with the tide, widest at low water.
September and October are the warmest months here, because the summer sea breeze weakens and the fog thins out. Winter storms bring rain and occasional south winds that make the water choppy along the beach.
Tips for visiting Crissy Field
Walk early for calm air
The wind usually picks up by midday, so early mornings are the quietest time for a walk or run along the promenade.
Warm up at the Warming Hut
The Warming Hut near the west end is the place to get out of the wind and fog that blow through the Golden Gate.
Dress for a fast change
The Park Service warns that sunny days here can quickly turn windy, foggy, and cold. Bring layers even if it's warm when you arrive.
Leash dogs in the plover zone
From July 1 to May 15, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet in the Snowy Plover Protection Area. That zone covers the western stretch of beach and shoreline north of the promenade.
Park at East Beach
There's ample parking at East Beach and along Crissy Field, including accessible spaces.
Time beach walks for low tide
The beach is widest at low tide. Check the Golden Gate tide predictions before a long shoreline walk.
Crissy Field through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Afternoon wind starts building toward its summer strength, and windsurfers return. Plover leash rules on the beach run through May 15.
- Summer (June–August)
- By July, summer fog dominates the park's coastal areas. Mornings are best for walking, while windy afternoons belong to windsurfers and kiteboarders.
- Fall (September–October)
- Skies are often clear from mid-September through October, and the wind is lighter than in summer. This is the best time for picnics and bridge photos.
- Winter (November–February)
- Threatened western snowy plovers rest on the beach through the winter, so give them room. Rain comes in storms, with crisp, clear days between.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Windsurfing and kiteboarding: Needs the strong afternoon westerly through the Gate, most reliable from late spring through summer. The Park Service notes the area's renowned windsurfing conditions.
- Walking and running the promenade: The 2.3-mile promenade takes about an hour on foot. Calm mornings and clear fall afternoons are best. Summer afternoons bring a stiff headwind heading west.
- Birdwatching at the marsh: Light wind makes it easier to scan the restored tidal marsh. Winter brings resting plovers and other water birds.
- Beach picnics: Best on sunny, light-wind days, most often in early fall. East Beach sits farther from the Gate than the west end, so it is usually a little less windy and gray.
Official sources and current conditions
- NPS: Crissy Field
- NPS: Crissy Field Promenade
- Parks Conservancy: Crissy Field
- 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 | 76 | 59.4° / 50.8° | 6.4h | 3d | 5.03" | 16 |
| December 2024 | 67 | 57.7° / 50° | 4.9h | 5d | 6.38" | 10 |
| January 2025 | 80 | 57.1° / 47.6° | 7h | 4d | 0.2" | 18 |
| February 2025 | 71 | 57.4° / 47.7° | 6.4h | 4d | 7.76" | 11 |
| March 2025 | 75 | 57.3° / 47.9° | 7.8h | 1d | 1.93" | 13 |
| April 2025 | 77 | 56.8° / 49.5° | 9.7h | 7d | 0.4" | 13 |
| May 2025 | 79 | 59° / 50.8° | 11.8h | 5d | 0.16" | 13 |
| June 2025 | 71 | 58° / 51.8° | 11.1h | 20d | 0" | 6 |
| July 2025 | 69 | 59.6° / 54.3° | 9.8h | 28d | 0" | 2 |
| August 2025 | 77 | 62.9° / 56.4° | 9.8h | 17d | 0" | 13 |
| September 2025 | 80 | 65.5° / 58.8° | 9.1h | 11d | 0.04" | 14 |
| October 2025 | 81 | 64.6° / 56° | 7.8h | 6d | 0.95" | 20 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 60.5° / 53.2° | 6.4h | 9d | 3.07" | 8 |
| December 2025 | 64 | 55.2° / 48.3° | 4.7h | 11d | 5.21" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 76 | 59.7° / 50.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 4.12" | 18 |
| February 2026 | 73 | 60.4° / 51° | 6.2h | 5d | 5.14" | 13 |
| March 2026 | 88 | 64.7° / 52.6° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.06" | 26 |
| April 2026 | 78 | 61° / 51.9° | 9.3h | 6d | 3.99" | 14 |
| May 2026 | 78 | 60° / 51.9° | 10.9h | 9d | 0.66" | 15 |
| June 2026 | 76 | 60.8° / 53.9° | 11h | 14d | 0.02" | 12 |
| July 2026 | 77 | 61.9° / 55.1° | 11.1h | 13d | 0" | 17 |
| August 2026 | 73 | 62.1° / 56.2° | 9.4h | 25d | 0" | 5 |
| September 2026 | 82 | 64.5° / 57.3° | 9.5h | 8d | 0.09" | 19 |
| October 2026 | 83 | 65.4° / 55.6° | 8.3h | 6d | 0.2" | 23 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Crissy Field climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Crissy Field, 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 Crissy Field. 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 Crissy Field, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in October (62°F). The coldest is 8 AM in January (51°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Crissy Field in 62% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (15%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Crissy Field typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 20 mph with 98% of those hours windy, while mornings average 12 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Crissy Field (24% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (42%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Crissy Field comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 877 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Crissy Field
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field. 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 Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Crissy Field weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Crissy Field
What is the weather like at Crissy Field today?
It's 56°F at Crissy Field right now, with a comfort score of 80 (great). Monday's forecast high at Crissy Field 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 4 mph wind (comfort 58).
What is the best month to visit Crissy Field?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Crissy Field are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon 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 Crissy Field?
September is the warmest month at Crissy Field, 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 Crissy Field?
Fog or low cloud covers Crissy Field in 62% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (15%).
When is it windiest at Crissy Field?
From February through October, wind at Crissy Field typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 20 mph with 98% of those hours windy, while mornings average 12 mph.
How much rain does Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is Crissy Field?
Crissy Field runs along the Presidio's bay shore from the Marina Green toward Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a former 1920s Army airfield built over a tidal marsh. The National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy restored it into a tidal marsh, dunes, sandy beaches, and a flat 2.3-mile promenade. It sits at sea level just inside the Gate, so it feels the afternoon wind through the strait more directly than any of the neighborhoods behind it.
What is Crissy Field weather like in November?
November at Crissy Field 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 Crissy Field weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
- Why Is the Golden Gate Bridge Always Foggy? Best Time to See It Clear
- Kelvin Waves in the Bay Area: How El Niño Raises Our Tides
- North Pacific High and Bay Area Spring Winds
- San Francisco Weather in May: Dry, Bright and Getting Foggy
- San Francisco Weather in April: Spring Sun, Wind and Fog
- Why the Bay Area Has So Much Wind
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.
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Crissy Field (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Crissy Field (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Crissy Field Promenade (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area weather and seasons (accessed 2026-10-27)
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