🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Sitka 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs Sitka, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 211 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 Sitka
Avg annual high19°C9°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)July (17°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year64275
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJuly, August, September

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

🇺🇸 Sitka

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in July (17°C), coldest lows in February (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Sitka warmer?

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

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Sitka?

Sitka is rainier — San Francisco sees about 211 fewer rainy days per year.

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

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Sitka is best around July, August, September.

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