San Francisco is waking up to a cool, gray Friday with highs only reaching near 62°F and partly sunny skies — roughly 5 to 10 degrees below normal for late May, according to the National Weather Service. If you’re heading out today, bring a layer; west-southwest winds are running 7 to 12 mph, and Karl the Fog is making a slow exit.
Today’s Setup
An upper low that brought light overnight drizzle is finally pushing east of the Bay Area this morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and clouds and unseasonably cool air. Look for the best afternoon clearing between roughly 1 and 4 PM PT in neighborhoods like the Mission and Hayes Valley. Ocean Beach, the Outer Sunset, and the Embarcadero will stay breezier and cloudier. Rain chance today is a mere 4% — essentially dry — but the chill is real.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday is the payoff. Full sunshine, a high near 67°F, and west winds 3 to 13 mph with gusts up to 20 mph make it an ideal day for Dolores Park, a hike in the Marin Headlands, or a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge. Friday night drops to around 52°F — clear and calm.
Allergy Alert
Breezy late-May conditions scatter grass and tree pollen generously across the Bay Area. If you’re sensitive, keep an allergy relief nasal spray on hand before heading outside. A pollen count face mask is worth packing for long bike rides or extended park time, and running a HEPA air purifier at home keeps your living space a refuge when counts are elevated.
Events This Weekend
Tonight: Seven Lions brings the Asleep In The Garden Of Infernal Stars Tour to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (May 29). Temperatures fall into the low-to-mid 50s°F by showtime, so dress in layers. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need them, and a Seven Lions t-shirt is a solid souvenir for a cold San Francisco night.
Saturday–Sunday: The Oakland Athletics host the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park (May 30–31). Saturday’s sunny 67°F forecast is about as good as Bay Area baseball gets — excellent tailgating conditions with light winds. Represent in an Oakland Athletics jersey or grab an Oakland Athletics fitted cap for the bleachers. If Saturday’s sunshine has you thinking golf, the adidas Women’s Golf Shoes deal at $29 with free shipping is worth a look. Find tickets on StubHub if the series is on your radar.
Tonight’s Dinner
A cool, foggy San Francisco evening calls for something warming — a creamy pasta or a quick vegetable stir-fry is the perfect low-effort move tonight. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door in time for dinner.
Next Few Days
Temperatures climb back toward — and slightly above — seasonal norms beginning Sunday as a ridge builds in from the west, per the National Weather Service. Expect mild, mostly dry conditions through much of next week before a possible trough and another round of cooler air arrives by next weekend. No significant weather hazards are anticipated. Check the San Francisco weather forecast for updates as the pattern evolves.
