🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Skagway 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs Skagway, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 196 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 Skagway
Avg annual high19°C8°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)July (19°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year64260
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

🇺🇸 Skagway

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Skagway warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Skagway?

Skagway is rainier — San Francisco sees about 196 fewer rainy days per year.

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

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Skagway is best around June, July, August.

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