Golden Gate Park Weather

ParkSan Francisco Bay Area

SF's massive urban park, often foggy

57°
😕
Comfort Score
52(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM PDT

Golden Gate Park weather at a glance

Golden Gate Park is a park at 131 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. SF's massive urban park, often foggy. Notable features include foggy, museums, gardens, and family-friendly.

Current conditions are 57°F, feeling like 56°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 12 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 64°F and an average low of 50°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 27.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
57°F
Feels like 56°F
Humidity
100%
Wind
12 mph
NW • Gusts 17 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature45
Wind55
Night Sky5
Humidity30
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now57°52 (C-)13 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
10pm56°50 (C-)12 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
11pm57°57 (C-)10 mph1%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am57°57 (C-)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am56°56 (C-)9 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
2am55°54 (C-)11 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3am55°54 (C-)10 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4am55°54 (C-)9 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
5am55°54 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am55°54 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am55°54 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am55°54 (C-)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Golden Gate Park hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Golden Gate Park. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Golden Gate Park. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Golden Gate Park

Each preview is centered on Golden Gate Park, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Golden Gate Park. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today64° / 56°85 (A-)2%☀️ Sunny
Mon59° / 55°80 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue64° / 54°83 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Wed74° / 57°93 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best68° / 59°94 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri67° / 58°89 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sat69° / 58°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 94)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
64°Fforecast
6° below normal
Normal: 70°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
13.8"
18% below average
30-yr avg: 16.8"
Sunny Days
26last 28 days
Right on track
Recent baseline: 26
Foggy Days
8last 28 days
vs 10 recent baseline
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
10.5 mphlast 28 days
1.4 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 11.9 mph
Comfort Score
7628-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 77
What the Golden Gate Park climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Golden Gate Park 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 Golden Gate Park 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.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA URMA for recent temperature history, NOAA Stage IV for recent precipitation, NOAA HRRR for fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals, and NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for long-term baselines.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

76
Avg Comfort
64.2°
Avg High
49.9°
Avg Low
48%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.2h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)2.5h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain27.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr86 (24%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)126
✨ Perfect Days (80+)311

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May66
64.8° / 50.4° · ☀️ 12.4h
9 foggy days · 6 rainy days
2. June66
67.9° / 52.4° · ☀️ 12.3h
12 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. August64
69.9° / 55° · ☀️ 11.3h
15 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December31
57° / 44.9° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 6.2" · 11 rainy days · 12 foggy days
2. February36
59.1° / 46.1° · ☀️ 6.7h
💧 5.6" · 10 rainy days · 10 foggy days
3. January36
56.7° / 44.7° · ☀️ 7.6h
💧 6.2" · 11 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20248064.9° / 54.9°11.3h12d0.1"16
September 20247965.4° / 54.9°10.3h16d0.01"14
October 20248569.2° / 54.6°9.4h6d0.43"23
November 20247458.8° / 48.9°7h3d4.72"17
December 20246857° / 47.1°6.1h12d5.65"8
January 20257957.1° / 45°7.8h10d0.79"21
February 20256856.5° / 46.5°6.4h11d5.57"11
March 20257356.8° / 47.4°9.3h6d3.89"13
April 20257758.7° / 49.1°11h9d0.6"15
May 20258061.1° / 51.1°12.7h5d0.16"19
June 20257560.3° / 51.9°12.3h12d0.01"10
July 20257060.6° / 53.8°10.8h25d0.12"3
August 20257864.5° / 55.9°11.3h16d0.06"14
September 20258167.5° / 58.7°9.7h12d0.28"17
October 20258166.2° / 55.3°8.6h9d1.52"21
November 20257260.1° / 51.3°7.3h14d4.05"9
December 20256855.1° / 46.8°6.2h12d4.95"9
January 20267557.9° / 46.9°7.5h8d3.12"15
February 20267159.5° / 48.4°7h8d5.14"13
March 20268966.9° / 51.1°10.8h4d0.4"26
April 20267761.2° / 52°10.6h5d4.71"15
May 20267159.2° / 53°11.3h7d0.42"2
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

68°F62°F57°F51°F46°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Golden Gate Park climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Golden Gate Park, 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 Golden Gate Park. 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

How to read the temperature heatmap for Golden Gate Park

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Golden Gate Park changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

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 to read the fog heatmap for Golden Gate Park

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Golden Gate Park. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

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 to read the wind heatmap for Golden Gate Park

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Golden Gate Park through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

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 to read the cloud cover heatmap for Golden Gate Park

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Golden Gate Park 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.

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 to read the solar radiation heatmap for Golden Gate Park

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Golden Gate Park 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.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
37.7694, -122.4862
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Elevation
131 ft
🏷️
Type
Park
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Tags
#foggy#museums#gardens#family-friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Golden Gate Park

What is the weather at Golden Gate Park right now?

Current conditions at Golden Gate Park are 57°F, feeling like 56°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 12 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Golden Gate Park?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 64°F and an average low of 50°F at Golden Gate Park. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Golden Gate Park get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 27.1 inches of precipitation and 86 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Golden Gate Park. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Golden Gate Park foggy?

Golden Gate Park averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 0 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Golden Gate Park for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (67°F/51°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score), October 2024 (69°F/55°F average high/low and a 85 comfort score), and September 2025 (68°F/59°F average high/low and a 81 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Golden Gate Park?

Golden Gate Park is a park at 131 feet. SF's massive urban park, often foggy. Notable features include foggy, museums, gardens, and family-friendly.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Golden Gate Park.
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