SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The city wakes under a mild dawn sky, the kind that carries just a whisper of sea breeze off the bay. For now, sunlight glints on calm water and streets stay dry, but the Bay Area’s early November weather is already shifting toward its next act — rain returning by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Monterey, the next few days will stay dry, sunny, and unseasonably warm, with highs near 77°F Monday and mid-70s on Veterans Day. North winds will remain light, making for ideal conditions for outdoor ceremonies or early holiday travel. But this calm stretch won’t last long.
By Wednesday, a Pacific system will begin sliding into Northern California, bringing rain and breezy coastal winds that could slow evening commutes along Highway 101, I-80, and the Bay Bridge. Showers are expected to continue into Thursday and Friday, with locally heavier bursts possible in the North Bay and coastal hills. Temperatures will fall nearly 10 degrees, signaling a return to more typical November weather.
Residents should plan for slower drives and slick roads midweek, especially during the first few hours of rainfall when oils rise to the surface. Gardeners and homeowners can take advantage of the early-week warmth to clear gutters, check drains, and prep for the wet pattern ahead.
After the system exits late Friday, the weekend looks drier and partly sunny — a perfect window for leaf cleanup or early Thanksgiving planning. For now, the Bay Area enjoys one last calm stretch before winter’s first hint of storm season rolls ashore.
Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, CA:
Sun: 77/58 – Sunny; mild breeze.
Mon: 77/57 – Mostly sunny; warm.
Tue (Veterans Day): 73/56 – Sunny; light winds.
Wed: 68/57 – Rain developing; breezy.
Thu: 64/52 – Rain likely; cooler trend continues.
