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The Best Time of Year to Visit San Francisco

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The BEST time of year to visit San Francisco is October. The weather is warm, tourists have gone home, and there are plenty of fun things to do!

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The summer months are peak tourist season in San Francisco. While the temperatures are mild, fog makes it much colder.  Check out a street fair, catch a baseball game,  or an outdoor concert

Summer

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Fall is the best time of year in San Francisco. The weather is absolutely gorgeous with the warmest month of the year being October! Check out Fleet Week, a craft fair, or head to the beach!

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winter

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Winter brings the wettest weather and coldest months of the year. Crowds are lower as the city decorates for the holidays. Check out the holiday decorations, head to Alcatraz, see the Chinese New Year Parade

spring

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Spring is a great time to visit San Francisco as many flowers will begin to bloom making the iconic Victorians even more beautiful. Check out the Botanical Gardens and Japan Town for Cherry Blossom blooms!