🇺🇸 Salt Lake City vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 71 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high17°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (34°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthDecember (-5°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year13564
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (34°C), coldest lows in December (-5°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Lake City or San Francisco warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Salt Lake City or San Francisco?

Salt Lake City is rainier — San Francisco sees about 71 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City vs San Francisco?

Salt Lake City is best around May, September, October; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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