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:
56.9 °F
Average:
61.2 °F
Maximum:
65.6 °F
Sea water temperature in San Francisco in October
In the city of San Francisco, the month of October is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 56.9°F on October 22, 2017, with an average temperature being 61.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 65.6°F on October 9, 2023.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 62.2°F | 61.3°F | 64.1°F |
| Oct 2 | 62.2°F | 60.7°F | 63.9°F |
| Oct 3 | 62.3°F | 62.7°F | 64.1°F |
| Oct 4 | 62.1°F | 62.3°F | 63.4°F |
| Oct 5 | 62.2°F | 63.6°F | 63.7°F |
| Oct 6 | 62.2°F | 63.8°F | 64.1°F |
| Oct 7 | 62.3°F | 65.1°F | 65.4°F |
| Oct 8 | 62.1°F | 65.1°F | 64.6°F |
| Oct 9 | 62.0°F | 64.7°F | 65.6°F |
| Oct 10 | 61.7°F | 63.3°F | 64.4°F |
| Oct 11 | 61.8°F | 64.4°F | 63.7°F |
| Oct 12 | 61.5°F | 63.4°F | 63.0°F |
| Oct 13 | 61.2°F | 62.3°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 14 | 61.2°F | 63.8°F | 63.4°F |
| Oct 15 | 60.9°F | 62.2°F | 62.6°F |
| Oct 16 | 60.8°F | 61.9°F | 62.6°F |
| Oct 17 | 60.8°F | 63.2°F | 62.0°F |
| Oct 18 | 60.9°F | 61.6°F | 63.2°F |
| Oct 19 | 61.1°F | 61.8°F | 63.1°F |
| Oct 20 | 61.2°F | 62.2°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 21 | 61.0°F | 61.4°F | 63.2°F |
| Oct 22 | 60.8°F | 61.3°F | 63.0°F |
| Oct 23 | 60.6°F | 61.6°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 24 | 60.8°F | 61.4°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 25 | 60.4°F | 60.8°F | 62.6°F |
| Oct 26 | 60.2°F | 60.5°F | 62.0°F |
| Oct 27 | 60.4°F | 60.1°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 28 | 60.1°F | 60.1°F | 61.3°F |
| Oct 29 | 60.0°F | 59.2°F | 60.7°F |
| Oct 30 | 60.0°F | 59.5°F | 60.3°F |
| Oct 31 | 59.9°F | 59.4°F | 60.3°F |
In an average year, San Francisco offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on August 28, 2023, reaching a 67.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2023, dipping to 49.3°F. The average readings by season are 53.7°F in Winter, 56.2°F in Spring, 60.9°F in Summer, and 60.7°F in Autumn.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 62.9°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 57.9°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland |
52.9°F
|
8mi |
| Redwood City |
53.8°F
|
22mi |
| San Jose |
53.2°F
|
42mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from San Francisco