🇺🇸 San Francisco vs West Palm Beach 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs West Palm Beach, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. West Palm Beach is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 205 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 West Palm Beach
Avg annual high19°C27°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (17°C low)
Rainy days / year64269
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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).

🇺🇸 West Palm Beach

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or West Palm Beach warmer?

West Palm Beach is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach is rainier — San Francisco sees about 205 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs West Palm Beach?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; West Palm Beach is best around January, February, December.

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