San Francisco, California – Sunshine returns to San Francisco just in time for the start of May, but don’t put away the jacket yet. Breezy afternoon winds are expected to pick up across the Bay Area starting Thursday, making for cool but comfortable spring days.
According to the National Weather Service in Monterey, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 63°F and west-southwest winds reaching 10 mph. That breeze intensifies into Friday, when gusts along coastal routes like Highway 1 and Highway 101 could top 21 mph by afternoon. Winds may be strongest from late morning into the early evening. Drivers should use caution on elevated or exposed roadways.
Friday and Saturday will stay clear and mostly sunny, with highs in the low 60s and overnight lows dipping into the upper 40s. While no rainfall is expected, dry conditions and winds could increase fire weather risks in drier inland areas. Breezy evenings may impact outdoor events or ferry services across the bay.
For weekend plans, expect partly sunny skies Saturday and mostly sunny weather returning Sunday, with mild temperatures in the mid 60s. Nights remain crisp, with lows near 49°F Saturday and 50°F Sunday.
📅 Five-Day Spring Outlook for San Francisco:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 63°F, light breeze
- Friday: Sunny, high 62°F, gusts up to 21 mph
- Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy, high 61°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 64°F
- Monday: Mild and sunny, high 66°F
