Sunset Cruises in San Francisco: When to Go

Top sunset cruises in San Francisco

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Board about an hour before sunset so you are out on the water when the sun goes down.
Check whether drinks and food are included or sold on board.
Bring a layer. Even warm evenings feel cool on the water once the sun has set.
Smaller boats get closer to the coast; bigger catamarans are steadier in a swell.

Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F (°C)	58 (14)	60 (16)	62 (17)	63 (17)	64 (18)	67 (19)	66 (19)	68 (20)	70 (21)	70 (21)	64 (18)	58 (14)
Low °F (°C)	47 (8)	48 (9)	49 (9)	50 (10)	51 (11)	53 (12)	54 (12)	56 (13)	56 (13)	54 (12)	51 (10)	47 (8)
Rainy days	11	11	11	7	4	2	1	1	1	4	8	12
Sunset (15th)	5:14 pm	5:48 pm	7:16 pm	7:45 pm	8:12 pm	8:33 pm	8:32 pm	8:03 pm	7:18 pm	6:33 pm	4:59 pm	4:52 pm

August to October. Expect highs around 69°F (21°C) and about 2 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.

Sunset comes earliest in December, around 4:52 pm, and latest in June, around 8:33 pm. Pick a date in the planner above for the exact time.

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