🇺🇸 San Francisco vs St. John's 🇨🇦

San Francisco, United States vs St. John's, Canada — 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 161 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇨🇦 St. John's
Avg annual high19°C9°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)August (20°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year64225
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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).

🇨🇦 St. John's

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (20°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or St. John's warmer?

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

Which is rainier, San Francisco or St. John's?

St. John's is rainier — San Francisco sees about 161 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs St. John's?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; St. John's is best around July, August, September.

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