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San Francisco in October

Find out everything about the water temperature in San Francisco in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:

81.8 °F

Average:

83.9 °F

Maximum:

87.2 °F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco in October

In the city of San Francisco, the month of October is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 81.8°F on October 19, 2016, with an average temperature being 83.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 87.2°F on October 1, 2023.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. In October, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 83.9°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Oct 1 84.4°F 87.2°F 84.3°F
Oct 2 84.5°F 86.8°F 84.1°F
Oct 3 84.3°F 86.0°F 84.6°F
Oct 4 84.3°F 85.8°F 83.9°F
Oct 5 84.4°F 85.7°F 83.4°F
Oct 6 84.2°F 85.5°F 83.3°F
Oct 7 84.0°F 86.1°F 83.1°F
Oct 8 84.1°F 86.4°F 83.2°F
Oct 9 83.9°F 85.9°F 83.0°F
Oct 10 84.0°F 86.1°F 83.3°F
Oct 11 84.1°F 86.2°F 84.0°F
Oct 12 84.1°F 86.8°F 83.6°F
Oct 13 84.0°F 86.6°F 83.4°F
Oct 14 83.9°F 86.4°F 83.3°F
Oct 15 83.8°F 85.6°F 83.5°F
Oct 16 83.7°F 85.1°F 83.8°F
Oct 17 83.6°F 86.1°F 83.3°F
Oct 18 83.6°F 85.7°F 83.5°F
Oct 19 83.5°F 85.8°F 83.2°F
Oct 20 83.8°F 85.7°F 82.9°F
Oct 21 83.8°F 85.5°F 83.0°F
Oct 22 83.8°F 85.4°F 83.1°F
Oct 23 83.7°F 85.4°F 83.2°F
Oct 24 83.8°F 85.9°F 83.9°F
Oct 25 83.8°F 85.8°F 83.9°F
Oct 26 83.8°F 85.7°F 83.8°F
Oct 27 83.9°F 85.4°F 83.8°F
Oct 28 83.9°F 85.2°F 83.2°F
Oct 29 83.8°F 84.8°F 83.0°F
Oct 30 83.9°F 85.4°F 84.3°F
Oct 31 83.7°F 84.4°F 84.7°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco by month

In San Francisco, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round. The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on September 6, 2023, reaching a 87.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2023, dipping to 73.1°F. The average readings by season are 80.4°F in Winter, 80.4°F in Spring, 83.9°F in Summer, and 83.7°F in Autumn. October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 84.1°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 83.2°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Panamá 86.2°F 1mi
Veracruz 85.2°F 10mi
San José 85.4°F 16mi
Miramar 85.7°F 42mi
San José 86.0°F 42mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco