San Francisco in December
December in San Francisco brings highs around 58°F (14°C), lows near 47°F and about 12 rainy days. The sun sets around 4:52 pm. It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.
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What December is good for in San Francisco
Each activity rated for December's weather.
Cooking classesAny month
Food toursGood in December
Walking toursGood in December
Zipline toursGood in December
Wine toursGood in December
Bike toursGood in December
Segway toursGood in December
Private toursGood in December
Jeep toursGood in December
Hot air balloon ridesFair in December
Helicopter toursFair in December
Boat toursOff season in December
Sunset cruisesOff season in December
December next to November and January
| Month | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 64°F (18°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 58°F (14°C) |
| Low | 51°F (10°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 47°F (8°C) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Sunset | 4:59 pm | 4:52 pm | 5:14 pm |
| Daylight | 10 h 09 min | 9 h 34 min | 9 h 50 min |
Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in San Francisco
San Francisco Love TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco City Lights CruiseFrom $58View 
San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls TourFrom $26View 
GoCar San Francisco TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco Bay CruiseFrom $39View 
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay CruiseFrom $35View
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Questions
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are May, June, July, August, September and October.
How hot is San Francisco in December?
Average highs are about 58°F (14°C) and lows about 47°F (8°C).
Does it rain much in San Francisco in December?
December averages 12 rainy days, against 12 in the wettest month.
