🇺🇸 San Francisco vs St. Petersburg (FL) 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs St. Petersburg (FL), United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. St. Petersburg (FL) is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 153 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · St. Petersburg (FL)Drier · San Francisco

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)
Avg annual high
19°C
27°C
Hottest month
September · 24°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
64
217
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or St. Petersburg (FL) warmer?

St. Petersburg (FL) is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or St. Petersburg (FL)?

St. Petersburg (FL) is rainier — San Francisco sees about 153 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs St. Petersburg (FL)?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; St. Petersburg (FL) is best around January, February, December.

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