San Francisco, California – Coastal commuters can expect clearer skies and seasonably cool temperatures on Friday, July 18th, as San Francisco transitions into a calmer, drier pattern ahead of the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, skies will gradually clear Friday after early clouds, with high temperatures reaching 66°F by the afternoon. Winds from the west-southwest will remain light, between 5 to 10 mph, easing travel conditions across city roadways and coastal routes like US-101. Friday night brings mostly cloudy skies again, with lows near 55°F and gusts possible up to 18 mph.
Weekend weather holds steady across the Bay Area. Saturday brings partly sunny skies and a high of 66°F — perfect for outdoor plans. Sunday continues the trend, warming slightly to 68°F with mostly sunny conditions. Overnight lows will hover in the mid-50s, keeping things comfortable for evening events and patio dining.
Drivers along the Pacific Coast Highway and the Golden Gate corridor should watch for patchy morning fog each day, especially through Sunday morning. While no rain is expected, visibility could be limited during early hours.
Residents are advised to dress in light layers and monitor fog alerts if traveling across bridges or open coastal areas. While not extreme, this stretch of steady temperatures marks one of the cooler patterns in what’s typically a much hotter California July.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast: July 18–23
- Friday: High 66°F, gradual clearing, light southwest winds
- Saturday: High 66°F, partly sunny, breezy at times
- Sunday: High 68°F, mostly sunny, cooler near coast
- Monday: High 66°F, partly sunny, calm winds
- Tuesday: High 66°F, mild and mostly sunny
- Wednesday: High 66°F, little change, low morning fog
