🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Telluride 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs Telluride, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 Telluride
Avg annual high19°C10°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)December (-11°C low)
Rainy days / year64134
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, August, September

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

🇺🇸 Telluride

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in December (-11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Telluride warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Telluride?

Telluride is rainier — San Francisco sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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