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Marin Headlands Weather

Viewpoint • San Francisco Bay Area

The Marin Headlands are the steep, grassy hills on the north side of the Golden Gate. They run from the bridge west to Point Bonita and north through Rodeo Valley, Gerbode Valley, and Tennessee Valley. The National Park Service manages them as part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Old Army forts, gun batteries, a lighthouse, and four campgrounds are spread across fog-swept coastal prairie. Unlike Sausalito just over the ridge to the east, the Headlands face the open Pacific and the mouth of the Gate directly.

56°
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Comfort Score
79(B)
Great
Typical for November · typical high 62°
Weather updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST

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10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Nov 15
    63°50°
    Comfort
    49
    81%
    Rain 0.41 in
  2. Mon
    Nov 16
    57°49°
    Comfort
    55
    68%
    Rain 0.27 in
  3. Tue
    Nov 17
    58°47°
    Comfort
    46
    90%
    Rain 0.02 in
  4. Wed
    Nov 18
    58°54°
    Comfort
    37
    99%
    Rain 2.2 in
  5. Thu
    Nov 19
    58°54°
    Comfort
    42
    92%
    Rain 1.0 in
  6. Best day
    Fri
    Nov 20
    60°54°
    Comfort
    77
    23%
    Rain 0.08 in
  7. Sat
    Nov 21
    60°53°
    Comfort
    74
    32%
    Rain 0 in
  8. Sun
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    Comfort
    68
    39%
    Rain 0.36 in
  9. Mon
    Nov 23
    62°54°
    Comfort
    71
    42%
    Rain 0.14 in
  10. Tue
    Nov 24
    62°60°
    Comfort
    59
    61%
    Rain 1.7 in
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
56°F
Feels like 53°F
Humidity
80%
Dew point 50°F
Wind
9 mph
NW • Gusts 17 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Mid-level clouds
Precip Chance
2%

Comfort Breakdown

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Thermal71
Wind96
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Marin Headlands weather today and through the year

It's 56°F at Marin Headlands right now (feels like 53°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Today's forecast high at Marin Headlands is 63°F, close to the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Marin Headlands. In November, 14% 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 57).

September is the warmest month at Marin Headlands, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (6.6 in.), out of about 30.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Marin Headlands are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August.

The Headlands form the north wall of the Golden Gate, so the summer marine layer, the cool, moist air the ocean feeds ashore, meets them head-on. When heat builds in the inland valleys, ocean air is pulled toward the gap and banks against the west-facing slopes above Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita. Fog often streams over the ridgelines and down into Rodeo Valley while Sausalito, a short drive east on the bay side of the ridge, sits in sun.

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 Marin Headlands 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 Marin Headlands. In November, 14% 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 57).

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 Marin Headlands, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 78. Today looks weakest (50).

Rain

Next good chance of rain: today (81%, about 0.41 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
NOAA tide predictions

Live weather map

Weather around Marin Headlands right now

Overcast and 56° at Marin Headlands right now.

Live weather map
About the live weather map for Marin Headlands

The map centers on Marin Headlands 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.

Marin Headlands vs nearby places

Typical summer conditions compared with Marin Headlands, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.

Summer climate at places near Marin Headlands
PlaceDistanceSummer afternoonsMorning fogAfternoon windCompared with Marin Headlands
Rodeo Beach0.7 mi-6°F48%13 mphabout 6°F cooler on summer afternoons
Hawk Hill1.4 misame46%16 mphsame 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart
Tennessee Valley Beach1.6 mi-2°F52%12 mphcalmer summer afternoons (12 vs 16 mph)
Lafayette22.5 mi+19°F13%9 mphabout 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 46% of morning hours)
Benicia25 mi+19°F11%12 mphabout 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 46% of morning hours)
Martinez25 mi+19°F10%12 mphabout 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 46% of morning hours)

Places with a climate like Marin Headlands'

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
63°Fforecast
1° above normal
Normal: 62°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
16.3"
27% below average
30-yr avg: 22.4"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Typical: 22
Foggy Days
7last 28 days
vs 9 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.8 mphlast 28 days
2.2 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 6.6 mph
Comfort Score
8228-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 83
What the Marin Headlands climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Marin Headlands 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 Marin Headlands 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.

Marin Headlands weather by month

September is the warmest month at Marin Headlands, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (6.6 in.), out of about 30.6 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 52% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 25% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Marin Headlands are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August.

Typical monthly weather at Marin Headlands. Highs, lows, and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Fog, cloud, and wind: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026. Comfort is the average daytime score from the Marin Headlands hourly climatology.
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainRainy daysMorning fogMidday cloudAfternoon windDaylightComfort
Jan56°F44°F5.8 in1017%36%9 mph9.8 h29
Feb59°F46°F5.8 in1014%28%10 mph10.7 h36
Mar61°F47°F4.3 in914%32%11 mph11.9 h56
Apr63°F48°F2.0 in618%30%14 mph13.2 h62
May65°F50°F0.9 in427%34%16 mph14.2 h59
Jun69°F52°F0.2 in238%30%16 mph14.8 h66
Jul70°F54°F0.0 in052%39%16 mph14.5 h66
Aug71°F55°F0.1 in147%37%15 mph13.6 h74
Sep72°F55°F0.1 in233%31%13 mph12.3 h81
Oct69°F52°F1.4 in518%25%10 mph11.1 h77
Nov62°F48°F3.3 in814%25%9 mph10.0 h63
Dec56°F45°F6.6 in1122%37%9 mph9.5 h19

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 Marin Headlands average about 8°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 Marin Headlands has actually seen.

What makes Marin Headlands' weather different

Among the 10 San Francisco Bay Area viewpoints we track, Marin Headlands has the 2nd-coolest summer afternoons and the 3rd-foggiest summer mornings. It also has the cloudiest summer middays and the 2nd-windiest summer afternoons.

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    coolest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area viewpoints

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    foggiest summer morningsamong San Francisco Bay Area viewpoints

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    cloudiest summer middaysamong San Francisco Bay Area viewpoints

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    windiest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area viewpoints

When the fog burns off

1 PMwhen July fog usually thins (58% foggy at 8 AM)

Fog or low cloud covers Marin Headlands in 58% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 16% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).

When the wind picks up

1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October

From March through October, wind at Marin Headlands typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 75% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.

Microclimate

−6°FRodeo Beach, 0.7 mi away, on summer afternoons

Rodeo Beach, 0.7 miles away, runs about 6°F cooler than Marin Headlands on summer afternoons.

Model resolution

2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell

Marin Headlands shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Hawk Hill. The places in that cell range from 48 to 911 ft. 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

9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun

Days at Marin Headlands range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:34 PM, and in mid-December around 4:55 PM.

Seasons at Marin Headlands

  • Warm seasonJun 29 – Oct 24 · highs 69°F+

    The warm season lasts about 3.9 months, from Jun 29 to Oct 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.

  • Cool seasonNov 29 – Mar 1 · highs 60°F or lower

    The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Mar 1, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.

  • Rainy seasonOct 30 – Apr 15 · 88% of the year's rain

    The rainy season runs from Oct 30 to Apr 15, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 88% 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 23 and half of its annual total by Jan 22.

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, Marin Headlands averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 19 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 12 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 152 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.

In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (86°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (39°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.06 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 47 mph on Mar 12, 2025.

  • 0days at 90°F or hotter
  • 0nights at or below freezing
  • 19days with ½ in. of rain or more
  • 12afternoons with 20+ mph wind
  • 152mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
  • Hottest day86°FSep 9, 2026
  • Coldest night39°FFeb 20, 2026
  • Wettest day3.06 inNov 23, 2024
  • Strongest 2 PM gust47 mphMar 12, 2025

What shapes Marin Headlands' weather

Exposure in the Marin Headlands changes a lot over short distances. Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita face the open ocean and get the full sea breeze and surf. The valley floors are more sheltered in the morning but channel wind inland in the afternoon. The marine layer is the cool, moist air that the ocean feeds ashore. When it is shallow, the high ridgetops along Conzelman Road can sit above it, looking down on a white bay. When it is deeper, the ridgetops sit inside the cloud, wet and windy.

Fall is the clear season, when the summer sea-breeze pattern weakens and fog-free days are most common. By then the coastal prairie is dry, so grass fire is the main hazard of late summer and fall. Winter Pacific storms bring most of the year's rain, turn the hills green, and send big surf onto Rodeo Beach.

Tips for visiting Marin Headlands

  • Use the Baker-Barry Tunnel for Conzelman Road

    Large stretches of Conzelman Road are one-way, and you can't drive up it from US 101. Go through the Baker-Barry Tunnel and turn onto McCullough Road instead.

  • Come on a weekday

    Saturdays and Sundays are very crowded, and parking along the vistas can be hard to find. Watch for cyclists and walkers on the roads.

  • Bring food, water, and a map

    Food vendors are limited, and cell service can drop out in parts of the Headlands.

  • Don't swim at Rodeo Beach

    The ocean water here is cold and dangerous. Enjoy the beach from the sand.

  • Plan for fog in summer

    The Park Service advises preparing for foggy weather, especially in summer, when bridge views from the vistas can vanish quickly.

Marin Headlands through the seasons

Spring (March–May)
Wildflowers bloom across the coastal prairie, peaking from April into early June, and the hills are still green.
Summer (June–August)
By July, summer fog dominates the coastal parts of the park, and the grasses turn golden brown.
Fall (September–October)
Fall brings the clearest skies and most sunshine, from mid to late September through October. It is also the peak of the fall raptor migration, when hawks and other birds of prey stream over the ridges.
Winter (November–February)
Winter is the rainy season, with cool temperatures and overcast skies broken by bursts of sunshine. The grass turns green, and gray whales migrate south past the coast.

Activities and the weather that matters

  • Hiking the ridges and valleys: Valley trails are good on foggy mornings. Save the ridgetops for clear days or for when the fog sits below them.
  • Visiting Point Bonita Lighthouse: The trail to the lighthouse opens only on limited days, and the suspension bridge to the light itself has been closed, so check the park's calendar first. The point faces the open ocean, so expect wind and spray.
  • Golden Gate Bridge photography: Conzelman Road and Battery Spencer are the classic vistas. Clear fall days give the sharpest views. Summer fog can hide the towers or leave them poking through.
  • Camping: The Headlands have four campgrounds. Expect cool, damp, foggy nights in summer and wind on exposed sites.

Official sources and current conditions

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

77
Avg Comfort
64.3°
Avg High
49.6°
Avg Low
50%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.3h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain30.7"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr67 (18%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr102
✨ Perfect Days (80+)362

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June83
68.7° / 52.2° · ☀️ 13.3h
6 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. July78
69.5° / 53.6° · ☀️ 13.2h
10 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. May77
65° / 50.2° · ☀️ 12.7h
6 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December31
56.4° / 44.6° · ☀️ 6.6h
💧 6.6" · 11 rainy days · 11 foggy days
2. January32
56.2° / 44.2° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 5.8" · 10 rainy days · 12 foggy days
3. February40
58.9° / 45.7° · ☀️ 8.2h
💧 5.8" · 10 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
November 20247558.9° / 50°6.2h5d5.8"15
December 20246756.9° / 49.2°4.7h10d7.74"11
January 20258156.7° / 47.2°7h5d0.24"19
February 20257056.7° / 47.1°6.3h8d8.87"12
March 20257456.4° / 47°7.4h4d2.32"13
April 20257956.3° / 48.6°9.3h9d0.4"15
May 20258259.9° / 49.8°11.5h8d0.17"20
June 20257558.7° / 50.6°10.7h21d0"10
July 20257359.2° / 53.3°8.9h23d0"7
August 20258163.1° / 55.5°10.1h13d0"18
September 20258265.2° / 58°8.5h13d0.08"17
October 20258364.6° / 55.6°7.6h5d0.91"22
November 20257359.7° / 52°6.2h14d3.6"9
December 20256353.9° / 46.8°4.9h12d5.76"5
January 20267758.6° / 49.7°6.6h5d4.94"18
February 20267259.2° / 50.3°6h4d6.03"13
March 20269165.8° / 52.3°9.5h3d0.06"26
April 20267860.4° / 51.2°9.1h6d4.25"15
May 20267960.1° / 51.2°10.9h12d0.68"17
June 20267861.3° / 53.3°10.3h17d0.01"12
July 20268062.1° / 54.3°10.9h12d0"16
August 20267761.9° / 55.5°9h25d0"10
September 20268464.4° / 56.4°9.2h7d0.16"20
October 20268263.1° / 56.4°8h8d0.21"22
Last updated: 11/9/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

68°F62°F56°F51°F45°FNov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Marin Headlands climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Marin Headlands, 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 Marin Headlands. 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 Marin Headlands, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (67°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (47°F).
  • Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Marin Headlands in 58% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 16% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).
  • Wind: From March through October, wind at Marin Headlands typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 75% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
  • Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Marin Headlands (25% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (39%).
  • Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Marin Headlands comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 866 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Marin Headlands

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Marin Headlands 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 Marin Headlands. 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 Marin Headlands 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 Marin Headlands 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 Marin Headlands 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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How recent months compared at Marin Headlands

  • October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Marin Headlands averaged a high of 63°F, 1°F cooler than October 2025 (65°F).
  • Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 26.4 in. of rain to Marin Headlands, 86% of the 30.6 in. normal.

Location Details

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Coordinates
37.8309, -122.5246
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Elevation
48 ft
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Type
Viewpoint
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Tags
#foggy#views#hiking#photography

Marin Headlands weather questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Marin Headlands

What is the weather like at Marin Headlands today?

It's 56°F at Marin Headlands right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Today's forecast high at Marin Headlands is 63°F, close to 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 57).

What is the best month to visit Marin Headlands?

By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Marin Headlands are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 3.9 months, from Jun 29 to Oct 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.

What are the warmest and coldest months at Marin Headlands?

September is the warmest month at Marin Headlands, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.

When does the fog burn off at Marin Headlands?

Fog or low cloud covers Marin Headlands in 58% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 16% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (14%).

When is it windiest at Marin Headlands?

From March through October, wind at Marin Headlands typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 75% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.

How much rain does Marin Headlands get?

December is the wettest month (6.6 in.), out of about 30.6 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 30 to Apr 15, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 88% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 26.4 in. of rain to Marin Headlands, 86% of the 30.6 in. normal.

How does Marin Headlands weather compare with Rodeo Beach?

Rodeo Beach, 0.7 miles away, runs about 6°F cooler than Marin Headlands on summer afternoons.

What kind of place is Marin Headlands?

The Marin Headlands are the steep, grassy hills on the north side of the Golden Gate. They run from the bridge west to Point Bonita and north through Rodeo Valley, Gerbode Valley, and Tennessee Valley. The National Park Service manages them as part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Old Army forts, gun batteries, a lighthouse, and four campgrounds are spread across fog-swept coastal prairie. Unlike Sausalito just over the ridge to the east, the Headlands face the open Pacific and the mouth of the Gate directly.

What is Marin Headlands weather like in November?

November at Marin Headlands averages a high of 62°F and a low of 48°F, with 3.3 in. of rain over about 8 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 9 mph.

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

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