🇺🇸 Honolulu vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Honolulu, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Honolulu is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 35 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · HonoluluDrier · San Francisco

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Honolulu🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high
29°C
19°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
September · 24°C
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year
99
64
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Honolulu

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Honolulu or San Francisco warmer?

Honolulu is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Honolulu or San Francisco?

Honolulu is rainier — San Francisco sees about 35 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Honolulu is best around January, February, March; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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