Lands End Weather
Park • San Francisco Bay Area
At Lands End, San Francisco's ocean coast turns the corner into the Golden Gate. This rocky, cypress-covered northwest tip of the city is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It ties together the Sutro Baths ruins, Sutro Heights, and the Coastal Trail, which runs along the cliffs toward the Legion of Honor. The Lands End Lookout visitor center sits above the baths. The remains of three wrecked ships can be picked out below the trail, some only at low tide.
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Lands End weather today and through the year
It's 55°F at Lands End right now (feels like 52°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Monday's forecast high at Lands End is 56°F, 6°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Lands End. 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 58).
September is the warmest month at Lands End, 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 Lands End 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.
Point Lobos, at the tip of Lands End, takes wind and fog from two sides. The open Pacific lies to the west and the Golden Gate strait to the north. The summer sea breeze that funnels into the strait bends around this corner. That is why the Park Service calls the place wild and windy, even on afternoons when the Richmond District just inland feels calmer.
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 Lands End in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
- High Surf Warning until Sun 4:00 AM
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Lands End. 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 58).
Hiking conditions
Best hiking day this week: Monday, with 9 daylight hours that are dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind. 4 of the next 7 days have at least 4 such hours.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Lands End, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (42).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (81%, 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 Lands End right now
Overcast and 55° at Lands End right now.
About the live weather map for Lands End
The map centers on Lands End 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.
Lands End vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Lands End, 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 Lands End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond District | 1.2 mi | +5°F | 43% | 12 mph | calmer summer afternoons (12 vs 16 mph) and about 5°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Baker Beach | 1.5 mi | same | 45% | 16 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Golden Gate Park | 1.6 mi | +5°F | 43% | 12 mph | calmer summer afternoons (12 vs 16 mph) and about 5°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Lafayette | 22.4 mi | +25°F | 13% | 9 mph | about 25°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 45% of morning hours) |
| Novato | 22.5 mi | +24°F | 17% | 9 mph | about 24°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (17% vs 45% of morning hours) |
| Alhambra Valley | 23.9 mi | +24°F | 14% | 11 mph | about 24°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (14% vs 45% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Lands End's
- Bolinas (13 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 Lands End climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Lands End 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 Lands End 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.
Lands End weather by month
September is the warmest month at Lands End, 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 Lands End 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 | 50 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 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 | 64 |
| 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 | 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% | 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 Lands End average about 7°F cooler than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers nearby terrain. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Lands End has actually seen.
What makes Lands End's weather different
Among the 58 San Francisco Bay Area parks we track, Lands End has the 3rd-coolest summer afternoons and the 2nd-windiest summer afternoons.
- #3of 58
coolest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
- #2of 58
windiest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
When the fog burns off
63%of 4 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Lands End 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 Lands End 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, 1.2 mi away, on summer afternoons
Richmond District, 1.2 miles away, runs about 5°F warmer than Lands End on summer afternoons.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Lands End shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Baker Beach. 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 Lands End 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 Lands End
- 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, Lands End 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 (41°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.52 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 night41°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day2.52 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust45 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Lands End's weather
Most of the Lands End trail runs on north-facing slopes high above the water, under Monterey cypress and eucalyptus. The groves cut the wind but hold the damp, so the path can stay cool and wet under fog after the bay side of the city has cleared. The National Weather Service's study of San Francisco's climate notes that summer mornings usually clear on the bay side but only partly on the ocean side.
The view of the Golden Gate Bridge depends on how deep the marine layer is. That layer is the low sheet of fog and cloud that forms over the cold ocean. A shallow layer leaves the towers poking out above a white sheet in the strait. A deep one hides the bridge entirely, and it can lift and settle again within minutes.
Late September and October bring many of the year's clearest views. The sea breeze weakens then, and dry offshore winds blowing from inland can push the fog well out to sea. In winter, big storm swells from the west and northwest hit this exposed point head-on and throw surf over the Sutro Baths ruins.
Tips for visiting Lands End
Stay back from the cliff edges
The Park Service asks visitors to stay on the trails and keep their distance from the cliffs.
Time a visit for low tide
At low tide, the stern post and boilers of the Ohioan, wrecked in 1937, show from the northwest vista point. Check the tide times before you go.
Take Muni out Geary
Muni's Geary buses run out to 48th Avenue and Point Lobos Avenue. That stop is at the top of the trail system, near the Merrie Way lot where the accessible trails start.
Give river otters room
River otters may approach people and can bite. The Parks Conservancy asks visitors to keep a safe distance and report encounters to Park Dispatch.
Duck into the Lookout on drizzly days
The Lands End Lookout visitor center covers the area's natural and cultural history, a good stop when fog covers the trail.
Lands End through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Wildflowers along the bluffs peak from April into early June. Afternoons get windier as the sea breeze strengthens.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is fog season. The bridge view comes and goes, and the cypress-shaded trail stays damp and cool even when the eastern neighborhoods are sunny.
- Fall (September–October)
- Clear skies usually run from mid-to-late September through October, the best time for the full Golden Gate view and sunsets over the baths.
- Winter (November–February)
- Storms bring the biggest surf onto the Sutro Baths ruins and muddy patches to the trail. Clear days between storms are cold but crisp.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking the Coastal Trail: Clear fall days are best. In summer, bring a windproof layer for the exposed overlooks at Point Lobos.
- Shipwreck spotting: Spotting the wrecks needs a low tide and calm seas. The Ohioan's remains show at low tide, and other wreck pieces can be seen along the trail toward the Legion of Honor.
- Sunset photography at Sutro Baths: Clear evenings are most likely in September and October. Foggy evenings are moody but cold and windy.
Official sources and current conditions
- NPS: Lands End
- Parks Conservancy: Lands End
- SFMTA: Geary bus route
- 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 | 59.2° / 50.5° | 6.3h | 4d | 4.53" | 14 |
| December 2024 | 68 | 57.8° / 49.8° | 4.8h | 8d | 5.89" | 10 |
| January 2025 | 81 | 57.1° / 47.6° | 6.9h | 3d | 0.19" | 19 |
| February 2025 | 70 | 57.2° / 47.5° | 6.3h | 6d | 6.9" | 11 |
| March 2025 | 74 | 57° / 47.7° | 7.6h | 3d | 1.78" | 12 |
| April 2025 | 77 | 56.5° / 49.3° | 9.3h | 10d | 0.31" | 14 |
| May 2025 | 78 | 58.6° / 50.5° | 11.1h | 9d | 0.14" | 13 |
| June 2025 | 71 | 57.9° / 51.7° | 10.5h | 22d | 0" | 6 |
| July 2025 | 68 | 59.4° / 54.2° | 8.8h | 30d | 0" | 1 |
| August 2025 | 76 | 62.8° / 56.2° | 9h | 21d | 0" | 11 |
| September 2025 | 78 | 65.4° / 58.7° | 8.3h | 19d | 0.08" | 11 |
| October 2025 | 81 | 64.4° / 55.8° | 7.5h | 6d | 0.84" | 20 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 60.4° / 53.1° | 6.2h | 8d | 2.92" | 7 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 55.3° / 48.2° | 5h | 12d | 4.55" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 77 | 59.8° / 50.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 3.89" | 19 |
| February 2026 | 73 | 60.4° / 50.9° | 6h | 5d | 4.67" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 87 | 64.3° / 52.3° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.04" | 25 |
| April 2026 | 78 | 60.9° / 51.8° | 9.1h | 5d | 3.46" | 15 |
| May 2026 | 76 | 59.7° / 51.8° | 10.5h | 13d | 0.65" | 13 |
| June 2026 | 75 | 60.7° / 53.7° | 10.2h | 19d | 0.01" | 9 |
| July 2026 | 76 | 61.9° / 55° | 10.5h | 19d | 0.01" | 13 |
| August 2026 | 72 | 62.1° / 56.3° | 8.5h | 28d | 0" | 2 |
| September 2026 | 81 | 64.4° / 57.3° | 9h | 12d | 0.11" | 18 |
| October 2026 | 83 | 65.3° / 55.6° | 8.1h | 7d | 0.2" | 21 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Lands End climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Lands End, 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 Lands End. 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 Lands End, 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 Lands End 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 Lands End 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 Lands End (24% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (48%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Lands End comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 824 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Lands End
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lands End 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 Lands End. 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 Lands End 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 Lands End 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 Lands End 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 Lands End
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Lands End averaged a high of 65°F, about the same as October 2025 (64°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 21.2 in. of rain to Lands End, 80% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Lands End weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Lands End
What is the weather like at Lands End today?
It's 55°F at Lands End right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Monday's forecast high at Lands End is 56°F, 6°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 58).
What is the best month to visit Lands End?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Lands End 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 Lands End?
September is the warmest month at Lands End, 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 Lands End?
Fog or low cloud covers Lands End 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 Lands End?
From February through October, wind at Lands End 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 Lands End 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 21.2 in. of rain to Lands End, 80% of the 26.5 in. normal.
How does Lands End weather compare with Richmond District?
Richmond District, 1.2 miles away, runs about 5°F warmer than Lands End on summer afternoons.
What kind of place is Lands End?
At Lands End, San Francisco's ocean coast turns the corner into the Golden Gate. This rocky, cypress-covered northwest tip of the city is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It ties together the Sutro Baths ruins, Sutro Heights, and the Coastal Trail, which runs along the cliffs toward the Legion of Honor. The Lands End Lookout visitor center sits above the baths. The remains of three wrecked ships can be picked out below the trail, some only at low tide.
What is Lands End weather like in November?
November at Lands End 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 Lands End 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, Golden Gate NRA: Lands End (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Lands End (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SFMTA, 38 Geary route (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA: Weather (updated Apr 12, 2023) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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