Best Time to Run in San Francisco in July

The verdict: Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.

San Francisco · July

Run in the morning.

Cool month: average high 67°F, low 56°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Dry month — only 1 measurable rain days on average. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.

Avg high / low
67° / 56°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
1/mo
Wind
17 mph

What July feels like in San Francisco

Sunrise

06:01

Mid-month average

Sunset

20:29

Mid-month average

Time-of-day breakdown

Morning

Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.

Midday

Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.

Evening

Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.

What to wear running in San Francisco in July

The kit for July in San Francisco: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of day to run in San Francisco in July?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in July?+
Average high 67°F, average low 56°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in San Francisco?+
Compared to June (avg high 67°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 68°F), July is cooler.
Does it rain often in San Francisco in July?+
Expect about 1 measurable rain days in July, on average.

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