San Francisco’s weather today, Thursday, July 23, 2026, is mostly sunny with a high near 70°F, though temperatures actually slide back to around 67°F by afternoon as the wind kicks up — grab a light jacket if you’re heading out after lunch, especially near the water.
Today’s Setup
Overnight lows dipped to around 58°F under mostly cloudy skies, and National Weather Service forecasters in Monterey note patchy coastal low clouds tried to redevelop early this morning before thinning out. High pressure aloft is keeping things stable, so there’s no rain in the picture — chance of precipitation sits at 0% through the week. West winds run 7 to 15 mph today, with gusts up to 24 mph, so expect that classic afternoon breeze along the Embarcadero and out past the Golden Gate.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early afternoon is your sweet spot before the wind and marine air build in. Planning a walk in Golden Gate Park or a ride across the bridge? Aim for before 2 or 3 PM. Thursday night cools to near 57°F under mostly clear skies, with those same brisk west winds (gusts to 23 mph) sticking around — Ocean Beach will feel noticeably colder than downtown, so layer up if you’re headed that way.
Wind And Fog Through The Weekend
The forecast discussion flags breezy onshore winds returning late this week and into the weekend, with a gradual shift toward less humid air and a slight inland warming trend. Expect night and morning coastal low clouds — Karl the Fog making his usual rounds — with a chance of light drizzle patches along the coast, though nothing that should derail outdoor plans.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layers are the move: a breathable base layer like moisture wicking undershirts men under a windbreaker handles the swing from a sunny 70°F afternoon to a breezy 57°F evening. Heading to the coast or the Bay to birdwatch? Pack binoculars for bird watching — visibility should stay solid.
Giants Homestand And Levi’s Stadium This Weekend
The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park with games July 24 through 26 — dry, breezy conditions should hold for first pitch, good tailgating weather as long as you bring a jacket for the evening chill. Grab a San Francisco Giants jersey or a San Francisco Giants fitted cap before you go, and Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you haven’t locked in seats. Down in Santa Clara, Ed Sheeran brings his LOOP Tour to Levi’s Stadium on July 25 — an Ed Sheeran t-shirt or Ed Sheeran hoodie makes a solid pickup if you’re heading down.
Tonight’s Dinner
With a mild, breezy evening ahead, something easy like grilled tri-tip fits the mood — check out our tri-tip smoking guide for a quick pellet-grill method. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door — Amazon Fresh groceries makes it easy to stock up without a supply run.
Next Few Days
Friday holds steady with another mostly sunny day near 70°F and the same breezy west winds. The National Weather Service expects onshore breezes to prevail through the weekend and into early next week, with temperatures settling near seasonal averages — more of the same classic San Francisco mix of sun, wind, and fog.
