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San Francisco in April

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for San Francisco are May, July, August and September. In April, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
10 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In April, San Francisco is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 13°C with about 10mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in San Francisco in April

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Fillmore West
The Fillmore West was a historic live rock and roll music venue in San Francisco, California, US, which became famous under the direction of concert promoter Bill Graham from 1968
New Conservatory Theatre Center
The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Civic Center neighborhood at 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. NCTC showc
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is a private music conservatory in San Francisco, California, United States. As of 2025, it had 447 students.
La Mamelle, Inc./Art Com
La Mamelle, Inc. / Art Com was a not-for-profit arts organization, artist-run space, or alternative exhibition space, active from 1975 through 1995, and was located at 70-12th St
International High School of San Francisco
International High School of San Francisco, is a private co-educational high school in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, United States, and part of The International School
SFJAZZ Center
The SFJAZZ Center, also known as the SF Jazz Center, is an all-ages music venue in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California, that opened in January 2013. It is re

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San Francisco in April: FAQ

Is April a good time to visit San Francisco?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. San Francisco's best months are generally May, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in San Francisco in April?+

Expect average temperatures around 13°C. Rainfall averages about 10mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for San Francisco in April?+

Based on the typical April weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in San Francisco in April?+

Popular things to do include Fillmore West, New Conservatory Theatre Center, San Francisco Conservatory of Music and La Mamelle, Inc./Art Com. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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