Woodside Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
Woodside is a rural town at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, west of Interstate 280. Woodside Road and Kings Mountain Road start their climbs toward Skyline here. It began as a redwood logging center with at least eight sawmills by 1855 and later became a place of country estates. The town incorporated in 1956 to protect its rural residential character. Huddart Park's redwood canyons, the historic Woodside Store, Filoli, and the Horse Park at Woodside are all within the town.
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Woodside weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Woodside right now (feels like 51°F), with 4 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Woodside is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 53).
August is the warmest month at Woodside, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F. January is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 26.4 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Woodside are September, June, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in June, and 10 AM to 1 PM in July.
Woodside straddles the line where the mid-Peninsula's sunny bay-side climate meets the mountains. The town center and the valley floor, sheltered from the coast by the ridge, get warm, dry summer afternoons much like Redwood City. Drive a mile or two up Kings Mountain Road and the air changes fast. The redwood canyons hold cool, damp air, and the county describes Huddart Park as forested slopes and steep, cool canyons.
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 Woodside in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 53).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Woodside, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 73. Today looks weakest (48).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (81%, about 0.46 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Woodside right now
Overcast and 54° at Woodside right now.
About the live weather map for Woodside
The map centers on Woodside 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.
Woodside vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Woodside, 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 Woodside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve | 2.6 mi | -2°F | 23% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Portola Valley | 3.3 mi | -2°F | 21% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Atherton | 3.8 mi | -3°F | 9% | 10 mph | about 30% less rain a year |
| Montara | 16.3 mi | -23°F | 60% | 8 mph | about 23°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (60% vs 17% of morning hours) |
| Pacifica | 18 mi | -24°F | 56% | 9 mph | about 24°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (56% vs 17% of morning hours) |
| Año Nuevo State Park | 22 mi | -22°F | 42% | 14 mph | about 22°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (42% vs 17% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Woodside's
- Guerneville (84 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Novato (50 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Union City (16 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Woodside climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Woodside 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 Woodside 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.
Woodside weather by month
August is the warmest month at Woodside, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F. January is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 26.4 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in August, when fog or low cloud covers 21% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. June has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 16% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Woodside are September, June, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in June, and 10 AM to 1 PM in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 10 | 11% | 34% | 5 mph | 9.9 h | 41 |
| Feb | 61°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 10 | 9% | 27% | 7 mph | 10.8 h | 47 |
| Mar | 64°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 8 | 7% | 31% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 65 |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 1.9 in | 6 | 5% | 25% | 9 mph | 13.2 h | 76 |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 6% | 26% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 78 |
| Jun | 76°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 11% | 16% | 8 mph | 14.7 h | 87 |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 20% | 17% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 87 |
| Aug | 81°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 21% | 18% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 87 |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 15% | 20% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 75°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 9% | 19% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 86 |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 7 | 10% | 23% | 6 mph | 10.1 h | 71 |
| Dec | 58°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 10 | 16% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.6 h | 39 |
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 Woodside's weather different
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen August fog usually thins (30% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Woodside in 30% of 8 AM hours in August, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (5%).
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Woodside typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 11 mph with 13% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Daylight
9.6–14.7 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Woodside range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:30 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Woodside
- Warm seasonJun 30 – Sep 28 · highs 78°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 30 to Sep 28, when the average high is 78°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 81°F.
- Cool seasonNov 29 – Feb 26 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Feb 26, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 40°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 6 – Apr 12 · 85% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 12, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% 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 28 and half of its annual total by Jan 26.
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, Woodside averaged 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 12 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 59 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (100°F) and the coldest night was Jan 10, 2026 (37°F). The wettest day was Feb 5, 2025 (2.06 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 48 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 21days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 12days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 59mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day100°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night37°FJan 10, 2026
- Wettest day2.06 inFeb 5, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust48 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Woodside's weather
Skyline, the ridge above Woodside, is where the marine layer from Half Moon Bay stalls. That layer is the cool, damp ocean air that carries the coast's fog. On many summer evenings fog tops the crest at Kings Mountain and spills partway down the east slope, cooling the upper neighborhoods while the valley floor stays clear. A few miles west, on the ocean side of the same ridge, Purisima Creek can sit in fog all day while Woodside is in sun.
Storms rising over the Santa Cruz Mountains drop more rain on Woodside than on the bay-side towns. On clear winter nights, cold air drains off the slopes into the valley. Long, dry summers on grass, oak, and forest make wildfire the town's biggest weather-linked hazard. The Woodside Fire Protection District runs a chipping program to help residents clear brush.
Tips for visiting Woodside
Head for Huddart on hot days
Huddart Park, on Kings Mountain Road, has redwood forest and steep, cool canyons, plus picnic areas and the Crystal Springs Trail.
Stop at the Woodside Store
Opened by Robert Tripp and M.A. Parkhurst during the logging era on Kings Mountain Road, the store is now preserved as a San Mateo County museum.
Sign up for SMC Alert
San Mateo County's free alert system sends emergency notices by text and email, which matters in fire country.
Leave wild mushrooms alone
After winter rain, mushrooms come up in Huddart's forest, and the county asks visitors not to pick or eat them.
Woodside through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings green hills and running creeks. It is a good season for riding and hiking before the grass dries.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer afternoons are warm and sunny in the valley, and evening fog often spills over Skyline onto the upper slopes.
- Fall (September–October)
- September stays nearly as warm as August, and fall brings the highest fire danger until the first rains.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the wettest season, with more rain here than on the bay plain. Woodside's hazard planning covers flooding and severe weather as well as wildfire.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking at Huddart Park: The redwood canyons stay cool on hot valley afternoons, and trails get muddy after winter storms.
- Horseback riding: The town points riders to the Horse Park at Woodside. Dry, mild days from spring through fall are best, though summer middays can be hot in the open.
- Garden visits at Filoli: Spring is the classic season for Filoli's gardens. Summer afternoons there are warm and sunny.
- Road cycling toward Skyline: Climbs like Kings Mountain Road start warm in the valley and can top out in fog. Bring a layer for the descent.
Official sources and current conditions
- Town of Woodside: things to do
- San Mateo County Parks: Huddart Park
- Town of Woodside: town history
- Town of Woodside: SMC Alert
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 | 83 | 62° / 47.8° | 6.8h | 1d | 3.04" | 22 |
| December 2024 | 75 | 60.5° / 47.4° | 5.6h | 5d | 5.02" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 84 | 59.7° / 43.8° | 6.7h | 2d | 0.12" | 22 |
| February 2025 | 79 | 61° / 45.2° | 7.1h | 2d | 7.25" | 16 |
| March 2025 | 84 | 61.1° / 45.4° | 8.8h | 0d | 2.73" | 20 |
| April 2025 | 91 | 67.4° / 46.7° | 9.6h | 2d | 0.54" | 25 |
| May 2025 | 95 | 74.1° / 49.3° | 12.3h | 0d | 0.15" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 96 | 77.9° / 50.9° | 12.7h | 2d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 93 | 77.8° / 53.3° | 11.8h | 6d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 90 | 83.7° / 55.8° | 11.2h | 7d | 0" | 30 |
| September 2025 | 92 | 79.8° / 58.4° | 10h | 1d | 0.09" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 90 | 72° / 52.8° | 8.2h | 2d | 0.74" | 27 |
| November 2025 | 80 | 64.3° / 49.5° | 6.5h | 8d | 2.96" | 14 |
| December 2025 | 72 | 58.1° / 44.8° | 5.4h | 9d | 4.23" | 11 |
| January 2026 | 81 | 61.2° / 46.1° | 6.8h | 3d | 4.99" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 81 | 63.2° / 47.6° | 7h | 3d | 2.56" | 19 |
| March 2026 | 95 | 76.9° / 52.6° | 9.8h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 89 | 66.8° / 48.4° | 9.5h | 0d | 1.87" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 94 | 72.1° / 50.5° | 11.6h | 5d | 0.35" | 31 |
| June 2026 | 93 | 77.8° / 53.8° | 12.3h | 3d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 93 | 80.8° / 55.1° | 11.5h | 3d | 0" | 29 |
| August 2026 | 92 | 80.5° / 55.7° | 11.2h | 6d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 94 | 79.3° / 54.8° | 10.2h | 1d | 0.01" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 77.4° / 54.3° | 8.1h | 4d | 0.07" | 24 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Woodside climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Woodside, 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 Woodside. 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 Woodside, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (82°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Woodside in 30% of 8 AM hours in August, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (5%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Woodside typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 11 mph with 13% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: June middays are the clearest at Woodside (16% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (35%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Woodside comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 971 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Woodside
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Woodside 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 Woodside. 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 Woodside 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 Woodside 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 Woodside 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 Woodside
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Woodside averaged a high of 77°F, 3°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 75°F. It brought 0.07 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.12 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 17.7 in. of rain to Woodside, 67% of the 26.4 in. normal.
Location Details
Woodside weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Woodside
What is the weather like at Woodside today?
It's 54°F at Woodside right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Woodside is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 53).
What is the best month to visit Woodside?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Woodside are September, June, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in June, and 10 AM to 1 PM in July. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 30 to Sep 28, when the average high is 78°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 81°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Woodside?
August is the warmest month at Woodside, with an average high of 81°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F.
When does the fog burn off at Woodside?
Fog or low cloud covers Woodside in 30% of 8 AM hours in August, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. April mornings are the least foggy (5%).
When is it windiest at Woodside?
From March through October, wind at Woodside typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 11 mph with 13% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Woodside get?
January is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 26.4 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 12, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 17.7 in. of rain to Woodside, 67% of the 26.4 in. normal.
What kind of place is Woodside?
Woodside is a rural town at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, west of Interstate 280. Woodside Road and Kings Mountain Road start their climbs toward Skyline here. It began as a redwood logging center with at least eight sawmills by 1855 and later became a place of country estates. The town incorporated in 1956 to protect its rural residential character. Huddart Park's redwood canyons, the historic Woodside Store, Filoli, and the Horse Park at Woodside are all within the town.
What is Woodside weather like in November?
November at Woodside averages a high of 64°F and a low of 43°F, with 2.6 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Woodside 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 Woodside, Town History (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Woodside, Things to Do (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Mateo County Parks, Huddart Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Woodside, SMC Alert (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Woodside, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (accessed 2026-10-27)
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