San Francisco · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 55°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 55°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
4/mo
Wind
14 mph
What October feels like in San Francisco
Sunrise
07:19
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
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 October
The kit for October in San Francisco: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-1° avg high
+2 rain days
San Francisco in September →
October
69°F avg high
4 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+7° avg high
-3 rain days
San Francisco in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in San Francisco in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in October?+
Average high 69°F, average low 55°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in San Francisco?+
Compared to September (avg high 71°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 62°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in San Francisco in October?+
Expect about 4 measurable rain days in October, on average.