San Francisco, California – Bay Area residents can expect a breezy start to the first weekend of May as winds pick up late Friday and continue into Saturday. Gusts as high as 23 mph could impact drivers along I-80 and the Golden Gate Bridge, especially during evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, a mostly sunny pattern will hold through Sunday, but stronger winds Friday into Saturday night may cause delays for high-profile vehicles and cyclists. Winds will shift from the west Friday evening, blowing at 10 to 15 mph with gusts peaking above 20 mph by Saturday morning.
Expect a high near 63°F Friday, with overnight lows around 51°F. Saturday continues with mostly sunny skies and a high near 61°F, but breezy conditions may make outdoor events feel cooler than the thermometer reads. Skies clear Saturday night with temperatures dipping to 50°F.
By Sunday, winds ease up and sunny skies return with a high of 64°F, ideal for outdoor plans across San Francisco, Daly City, and the Richmond District. Temperatures climb slightly into early next week, reaching a spring-like 67°F by Monday.
🌤️ Five-Day Spring Outlook for San Francisco:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 63°F. Winds 13–21 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high 61°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 64°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 67°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F.