San Francisco · February
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 59°F, low 46°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
59° / 46°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
14 mph
What February feels like in San Francisco
Sunrise
07:58
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:47
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in San Francisco in February
The kit for February in San Francisco: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
San Francisco in January →
February
59°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: morning
vs March
-1° avg high
-3 rain days
San Francisco in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in San Francisco in February?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in February?+
Average high 59°F, average low 46°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in San Francisco?+
Compared to January (avg high 57°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 59°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in San Francisco in February?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in February, on average.