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San Francisco in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for San Francisco are May, July, August and September. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

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

In December, San Francisco is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 10°C with about 128mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in San Francisco in December

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
Nourse Theater
The Sydney Goldstein Theater, formerly the Nourse Theater and Nourse Auditorium, is a 1,687-seat venue located at 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, California. It is host to the Cit
Pacific High Recording
Pacific High Recording was an independent recording studio in San Francisco. Founded in 1968, the studio was part of the San Francisco sound and the location for recordings by such
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
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 December: FAQ

Is December 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 December?+

Expect average temperatures around 10°C. Rainfall averages about 128mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for San Francisco in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

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

Popular things to do include Fillmore West, Nourse Theater, Pacific High Recording and SFJAZZ Center. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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