San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars up steep hills, and wine country and redwoods nearby.
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What San Francisco is like
San Francisco is a hilly city on a foggy bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, colourful neighbourhoods and great food, with Napa wine country and the redwoods nearby.
Don't miss
- 01Golden Gate BridgeWalk or cycle across for the views.
- 02AlcatrazThe former prison island. Book ahead.
- 03Cable carsRide the Powell lines up the hills.
- 04Ferry BuildingA food market on the waterfront.
Where to stay
- Union SquareCentral, near the cable cars.
- The MissionLively, with murals and taquerias.
Worth knowing
San Francisco's cable cars are the last manually operated cable car system in the world.
Muir Woods: giant coast redwoods
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A valley of towering old-growth redwoods. Book parking or the shuttle in advance.
Direct flights to San Francisco from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | British Airways · United Airlines · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 5,354 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in San Francisco by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are August, September, October.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 8° | – |
| February | 16° | 9° | – |
| March | 17° | 9° | – |
| April | 17° | 10° | – |
| May | 18° | 11° | – |
| June | 19° | 12° | – |
| July | 19° | 12° | – |
| August | 20° | 13° | – |
| September | 21° | 13° | – |
| October | 21° | 12° | – |
| November | 18° | 10° | – |
| December | 14° | 8° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of San Francisco). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.