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San Francisco, California, United States

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
Local food tour of San Francisco
Taste the signature dishes of San Francisco.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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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, Local food tour of San Francisco and Central market & street-food lunch. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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