San Francisco weather today brings partly sunny skies and a high near 67°F—a pleasant spring day that’ll have you ditching the jacket by mid-afternoon, though temperatures will dip to around 64°F as the day winds down. West southwest winds at 3 to 10 mph keep things calm, making it an ideal window before the marine layer deepens into the weekend.
Here’s what the National Weather Service forecasters are watching: that coastal stratus we’ve all come to know and love is about to make a comeback. Right now, a thermal ridge is capping the clouds and keeping them at bay, but once we hit tonight, cooler air aloft will allow the marine layer to creep back inland—especially Saturday morning. If you’re heading to Golden Gate Park or Ocean Beach today, go early to mid-afternoon when the sun’s strongest. By Friday evening, expect mostly cloudy skies to roll in around 6 PM PT.
If you’re catching the Charlie Puth - Whatever’s Clever! World Tour at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium tonight, you’ll want a light layer—temperatures will be in the mid-50s by showtime, and the marine layer will be moving in. Grab a Charlie Puth t-shirt or Charlie Puth hoodie to stay warm between sets, and consider a Charlie Puth hat if you’re heading to an outdoor pre-show gathering.
Weekend outlook: Saturday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 65°F and gusty winds up to 18 mph—great for kite flying at Crissy Field, but keep an eye on any loose items. There’s a 10% chance of drizzle Saturday night into early Sunday. The National Weather Service notes that a trough moving in from the Pacific will bring cooler conditions and a chance of light rain or drizzle into early next week, so this is your last really dry stretch for a few days.
If you’re planning a backyard grill session this weekend, do it Saturday afternoon before the winds pick up and the marine layer settles in. A propane gas grill or portable fire pit will handle the conditions well. For dinner tonight, a simple pasta or stir-fry pairs perfectly with this mild weather—order groceries on Amazon and stock up on fresh vegetables and your favorite proteins. Consider grabbing Amazon Fresh groceries to have everything delivered so you can spend more time outside today.
The warming and drying trend that’s been going on continues today for inland areas away from the coast, but don’t get too comfortable—by Sunday morning, Karl the Fog will be back in full force, and we’re tracking moisture moving in for early next week.
