Tiburon Weather
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Tiburon occupies the southern tip of the Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County. Main Street's waterfront restaurants and ferry landings look across Raccoon Strait to Angel Island and south to San Francisco. The town grew around an 1884 railroad and ferry connection and incorporated in 1964. Today the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry leaves from 21 Main Street and Golden Gate Ferry crosses to San Francisco's Ferry Building. Unlike Sausalito across Richardson Bay, it has no tall headland ridge rising directly behind it.
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Tiburon weather today and through the year
It's 56°F at Tiburon right now (feels like 53°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Monday's forecast high at Tiburon is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Tiburon. In November, 16% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
September is the warmest month at Tiburon, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (5.8 in.), out of about 27.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Tiburon are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 PM in October, and 2 PM to 5 PM in August.
Downtown Tiburon faces south onto Raccoon Strait, a few miles north-northeast of the Golden Gate, with Belvedere's hill just to the west. Cool ocean air pours through the Gate on summer afternoons and fans out over the bay. Part of it runs between the peninsula and Angel Island, so the ferry landing and waterfront decks get a brisk breeze on most summer afternoons.
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 Tiburon in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Tiburon. In November, 16% 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 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Tiburon, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (51).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (77%, about 0.45 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 Tiburon right now
Overcast and 56° at Tiburon right now.
About the live weather map for Tiburon
The map centers on Tiburon 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.
Tiburon vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Tiburon, 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 Tiburon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Island State Park | 1.5 mi | same | 27% | 15 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Sausalito | 1.9 mi | +2°F | 19% | 16 mph | a very similar climate |
| Ring Mountain Preserve | 2.9 mi | +15°F | 19% | 9 mph | about 15°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (9 vs 15 mph) |
| Walnut Creek | 21.5 mi | +23°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 23°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (8 vs 15 mph) |
| Pleasant Hill | 22.2 mi | +24°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 24°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (7 vs 15 mph) |
| Concord | 24.3 mi | +24°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 24°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (8 vs 15 mph) |
Places with a climate like Tiburon's
- South San Francisco (15 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- San Bruno (17 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Fruitvale (14 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Tiburon climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Tiburon 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 Tiburon 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.
Tiburon weather by month
September is the warmest month at Tiburon, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (5.8 in.), out of about 27.7 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 33% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. June has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 18% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Tiburon are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 PM in October, and 2 PM to 5 PM in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 44°F | 5.3 in | 10 | 19% | 35% | 8 mph | 9.8 h | 32 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 10 | 15% | 26% | 9 mph | 10.7 h | 35 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 8 | 15% | 28% | 10 mph | 11.9 h | 57 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 1.9 in | 6 | 12% | 23% | 12 mph | 13.2 h | 64 |
| May | 66°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 17% | 24% | 14 mph | 14.2 h | 59 |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 22% | 18% | 15 mph | 14.8 h | 68 |
| Jul | 70°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 33% | 20% | 16 mph | 14.5 h | 69 |
| Aug | 72°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 27% | 21% | 15 mph | 13.6 h | 74 |
| Sep | 72°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 24% | 19% | 13 mph | 12.3 h | 79 |
| Oct | 70°F | 52°F | 1.3 in | 5 | 20% | 20% | 10 mph | 11.1 h | 76 |
| Nov | 62°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 7 | 16% | 23% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 63 |
| Dec | 57°F | 44°F | 5.8 in | 10 | 24% | 37% | 8 mph | 9.5 h | 25 |
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.
What makes Tiburon's weather different
Among the 163 San Francisco Bay Area towns we track, Tiburon has the 3rd-windiest summer afternoons.
- #3of 163
windiest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area towns
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen July fog usually thins (39% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Tiburon in 39% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Tiburon typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 73% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
Microclimate
+15°FRing Mountain Preserve, 2.9 mi away, on summer afternoons
Ring Mountain Preserve, 2.9 miles away, runs about 15°F warmer than Tiburon on summer afternoons.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Tiburon shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Angel Island State Park. The places in that cell range from 16 to 350 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 Tiburon 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 Tiburon
- Warm seasonJul 4 – Oct 5 · highs 70°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jul 4 to Oct 5, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Feb 26 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Feb 26, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 3 – Apr 12 · 86% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 12, 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 25 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, Tiburon averaged 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 19 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 10 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 131 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (101°F) and the coldest night was Feb 10, 2025 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.53 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 44 mph on Feb 13, 2025.
- 6days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 19days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 10afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 131mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day101°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 10, 2025
- Wettest day2.53 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust44 mphFeb 13, 2025
What shapes Tiburon's weather
Fog reaches Tiburon differently than it reaches Sausalito. Sausalito sits under the Marin Headlands, where fog spills over the ridge and slides down toward the water. Tiburon sits out on the open bay, where fog streams in through the Gate across the water. It often covers the waterfront on summer mornings and clears by late morning. When the marine layer, the cool, damp ocean air beneath the fog, runs deep, the whole peninsula goes gray and the San Francisco skyline disappears.
Winter brings storms and king tides, the highest tides of the year. Downtown is built close to sea level, and the town warns of tidal flooding during the highest tides and offers free sand and bags for residents to fill.
Tips for visiting Tiburon
Take the 30-minute ferry from San Francisco
The town says Golden Gate Ferry crosses from the San Francisco Ferry Building in about 30 minutes.
Check Angel Island ferry service in winter
State Parks says the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry runs fewer trips in winter, so check the sailing schedule before planning a winter visit.
Ride in over the Golden Gate Bridge
The town suggests biking from San Francisco across the bridge and out the Tiburon Peninsula path. Expect wind on the bridge on summer afternoons.
Watch for king tides
The town warns of tidal flooding in low areas and points residents to AlertMarin's Coastal Flooding and King Tides alerts.
Check the tide before paddling
The tide times on this page come from NOAA's San Francisco station at the Golden Gate, the nearest one, so plan launches and landings around them.
Tiburon through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings clear, green days on the peninsula. Afternoon wind builds through the season, and ferry crossings get choppier by May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer afternoons are breezy on the waterfront, and morning fog is common. On deep fog days the view of the city disappears.
- Fall (September–October)
- September is as warm as August, and the afternoon wind eases through October. It is a good time for deck dining and smoother crossings to Angel Island.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season and the season of king tides. The town puts out free sand and bags at Teather Park and Blackie's Pasture overflow parking.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Angel Island day trip: Angel Island is a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown. Calm mornings mean smoother water, and summer afternoons bring wind and chop.
- Sunset cruise: Cruises are best on clear fall evenings. In summer the wind and fog can arrive by sunset, so bring a warm layer.
- Waterfront dining on Main Street: Deck tables face the strait and the city. They are best on calm, sunny days, since summer afternoons are breezy.
- Cycling from San Francisco: The ride crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. Morning starts beat the summer afternoon wind on the bridge.
Official sources and current conditions
- Town of Tiburon: Getting here
- Angel Island Tiburon Ferry
- California State Parks: Angel Island State Park
- NOAA tide predictions: San Francisco (Golden Gate)
- Town of Tiburon: Flood preparedness
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 | 78 | 62.6° / 48.8° | 6.4h | 5d | 5.5" | 16 |
| December 2024 | 67 | 58.7° / 47.8° | 5h | 12d | 7.83" | 10 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 59.8° / 44.2° | 7h | 5d | 0.24" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 60.9° / 45.9° | 6.6h | 6d | 8.45" | 15 |
| March 2025 | 79 | 61.7° / 46.4° | 7.9h | 3d | 2.31" | 16 |
| April 2025 | 84 | 64.9° / 48° | 9.8h | 6d | 0.32" | 22 |
| May 2025 | 88 | 73.1° / 50.9° | 11.9h | 5d | 0.14" | 28 |
| June 2025 | 84 | 70.5° / 51.3° | 12.3h | 12d | 0" | 22 |
| July 2025 | 81 | 68.5° / 53.7° | 11.6h | 20d | 0" | 18 |
| August 2025 | 84 | 77.4° / 56.1° | 11.1h | 11d | 0" | 24 |
| September 2025 | 84 | 75.2° / 58.7° | 9.6h | 11d | 0.12" | 22 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 70.8° / 54.4° | 8h | 4d | 0.81" | 24 |
| November 2025 | 76 | 63.4° / 51.7° | 6.5h | 9d | 3.39" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 61 | 54.6° / 46.7° | 4.7h | 18d | 5.31" | 3 |
| January 2026 | 77 | 60.7° / 47.6° | 6.8h | 4d | 4.92" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 74 | 63.3° / 48.7° | 6.1h | 5d | 5.99" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 91 | 76.4° / 52.7° | 9.7h | 3d | 0.05" | 27 |
| April 2026 | 84 | 66.9° / 50.2° | 9.2h | 4d | 3.57" | 23 |
| May 2026 | 86 | 70° / 52.3° | 11.5h | 10d | 0.7" | 23 |
| June 2026 | 84 | 72.8° / 54.2° | 11.9h | 14d | 0" | 19 |
| July 2026 | 83 | 75.3° / 55° | 11.5h | 9d | 0" | 22 |
| August 2026 | 80 | 72.6° / 55.5° | 10.8h | 19d | 0" | 14 |
| September 2026 | 84 | 75.1° / 55.8° | 9.9h | 11d | 0.2" | 20 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 74.9° / 53.6° | 8.4h | 4d | 0.24" | 26 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Tiburon climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Tiburon, 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 Tiburon. 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 Tiburon, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in September (65°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (50°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Tiburon in 39% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Tiburon typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 73% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
- Cloud Cover: June middays are the clearest at Tiburon (18% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (37%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Tiburon comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 961 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Tiburon
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Tiburon 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 Tiburon. 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 Tiburon 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 Tiburon 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 Tiburon 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 Tiburon
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Tiburon averaged a high of 75°F, 5°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 70°F. It brought 0.24 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.26 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.9 in. of rain to Tiburon, 90% of the 27.7 in. normal.
Location Details
Tiburon weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Tiburon
What is the weather like at Tiburon today?
It's 56°F at Tiburon right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Monday's forecast high at Tiburon 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 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
What is the best month to visit Tiburon?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Tiburon are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 PM in October, and 2 PM to 5 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jul 4 to Oct 5, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Tiburon?
September is the warmest month at Tiburon, 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 Tiburon?
Fog or low cloud covers Tiburon in 39% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When is it windiest at Tiburon?
From March through October, wind at Tiburon typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 17 mph with 73% of those hours windy, while mornings average 10 mph.
How much rain does Tiburon get?
December is the wettest month (5.8 in.), out of about 27.7 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 12, 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 24.9 in. of rain to Tiburon, 90% of the 27.7 in. normal.
How does Tiburon weather compare with Ring Mountain Preserve?
Ring Mountain Preserve, 2.9 miles away, runs about 15°F warmer than Tiburon on summer afternoons.
What kind of place is Tiburon?
Tiburon occupies the southern tip of the Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County. Main Street's waterfront restaurants and ferry landings look across Raccoon Strait to Angel Island and south to San Francisco. The town grew around an 1884 railroad and ferry connection and incorporated in 1964. Today the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry leaves from 21 Main Street and Golden Gate Ferry crosses to San Francisco's Ferry Building. Unlike Sausalito across Richardson Bay, it has no tall headland ridge rising directly behind it.
What is Tiburon weather like in November?
November at Tiburon averages a high of 62°F and a low of 48°F, with 3.0 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 16% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Tiburon 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.
- Town of Tiburon, Getting Here (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Tiburon, Flood Preparedness (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (accessed 2026-10-27)
- California State Parks, Angel Island State Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions, San Francisco (9414290) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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