🇺🇸 Charlotte vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Charlotte, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Charlotte is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 65 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Charlotte🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high22°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year12964
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Charlotte

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlotte or San Francisco warmer?

Charlotte is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Charlotte or San Francisco?

Charlotte is rainier — San Francisco sees about 65 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Charlotte vs San Francisco?

Charlotte is best around April, October, November; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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