Where and when
Best time to visit San Francisco from India
San Francisco is compact enough to do on foot and by cable car: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Chinatown and the Mission, with Napa and the Pacific coast a day trip away, and direct flights from Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi.
Cheapest month to fly: November, from ₹80,315 return (Mumbai, seen 25 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹83,335 from Delhi.
San Francisco month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Off-season | 13° / 9°C | 88 mm | ₹89k ● live ₹1.09L |
| February Chinese New Year Parade | Off-season | 14° / 9°C | 87 mm | ₹92k ● live ₹92k |
| March | Off-season | 14° / 10°C | 74 mm | ₹83k ● live ₹83k |
| April | Shoulder | 15° / 10°C | 38 mm | ₹1.02L ● live ₹1.02L |
| May | Shoulder | 15° / 11°C | 17 mm | – |
| June San Francisco Pride | Peak | 17° / 12°C | 6 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 17° / 13°C | 2 mm | – |
| August Outside Lands | Peak | 18° / 14°C | 2 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 19° / 14°C | 4 mm | – |
| October | Peak | 19° / 13°C | 26 mm | ₹99k seen 2 Oct |
| November | Shoulder | 16° / 11°C | 55 mm | ₹80k ● live ₹99k |
| December | Off-season | 13° / 9°C | 115 mm | ₹88k ● live ₹1.06L |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: San Francisco Travel: What to pack (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In San Francisco
- Chinese New Year Parade · 20 Feb 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). Saturday evening parade through Chinatown and downtown for the Year of the Ram, with lion dancers and the Golden Dragon; streets around Market Street and Grant Avenue close and the pavements fill hours before the start. source, checked 2026-10-09
- San Francisco Pride · 26–27 Jun 2027. Weekend celebration in Civic Center with the parade down Market Street on the Sunday; Market Street closes, hotels across the city fill and the Castro is packed all weekend. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Outside Lands · 6–8 Aug 2027. Three-day music festival in Golden Gate Park; the western half of the park closes, the Richmond and Sunset streets jam each evening, and hotels and ride-hails are strained from Friday to Sunday. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to San Francisco by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
San Francisco: questions
What is the best time to visit San Francisco?
San Francisco's peak season is June, July, August, September and October, with April, May and November as shoulder months. San Francisco Travel describes a temperate marine climate that seldom goes above 21°C or below 5°C, with morning and evening fog in summer and August to October the warmest months. June to October is the dry visitor season, while December to March carries most of the year's rain.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco?
The wettest months are January, February and December, with about 88 mm, 87 mm, 115 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does San Francisco get?
September is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 19°C. January has the coolest nights, around 9°C.
When is San Francisco most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in June, July, August, September and October. Events that draw crowds: Chinese New Year Parade (20 Feb 2027), San Francisco Pride (26–27 Jun 2027), Outside Lands (6–8 Aug 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to San Francisco from India?
November 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹80,315 from Mumbai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for USA?
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
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