June is the start of fog season. The city is dry, but cool marine air often covers the western half of San Francisco, and locals call the pattern June gloom. Highs are mostly in the mid-60s.
In this guide
This guide is part of our San Francisco weather by month hub. For trip planning, see the San Francisco visitors guide.
June averages, San Francisco Downtown
- Average high 67°F
- Average low 53°F
- Average rainfall 0.2 inch
- Rainy days 1 (days with at least 0.1 inch)
- Source NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals
What the weather is like
Mornings and evenings are often gray. Afternoons can clear in the eastern neighborhoods while Ocean Beach stays socked in. The long days help: sunset comes after 8:30pm around the solstice.
These averages come from the downtown station. Neighborhoods near Ocean Beach are often cooler and grayer, and the Mission and SoMa are often warmer. In June the station records about 1 days with measurable rain in an average year.
What to pack
Visitors who pack for summer are often caught out. Bring a warm jacket, long pants and a hat. See our fog guide for where to find sun. Our San Francisco packing list covers the basics for every season.
What is on in June
Pride is the big event of June, ending with the parade on the last Sunday of the month. See San Francisco events in June for dates and details.
Planning around the weather
Compare June with the months either side: May and July. If you are still choosing dates, read the best time to visit San Francisco.
Official resources: NOAA U.S. climate normals, National Weather Service Bay Area forecast.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is San Francisco in June?
The average high at the downtown station is 67°F and the average low is 53°F.
What is June gloom?
It is the common early summer pattern of low marine cloud and fog along the coast, often thickest in the morning and evening.
Photo credits
Featured image: Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.