San Francisco is in for a sunny, warm Tuesday with a high near 78°F before winds pick up and temperatures ease back to around 74°F by evening, so get outside early and expect a breezier, cooler push toward sunset.
Today’s Setup
After a mostly clear night with a low around 59°F, Tuesday brings full sun across the city, according to the National Weather Service. Highs reach near 78°F by early afternoon, then slide back to around 74°F as the sea breeze fills in — a classic SF move where the Sunset and Richmond stay noticeably cooler than sun-warmed pockets around the Mission and Dolores Park. Forecasters had eyed a slim chance of early-morning thunderstorms in the overnight models, but that threat has fizzled; only a 2% chance of any afternoon shower lingers, so plan on dry skies.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early afternoon, roughly 10 AM to 2 PM, is the sweet spot before the wind fills in. Golden Gate Park, the Marina Green, and Dolores Park should all be pleasant for a picnic or run. Once the westerly breeze builds toward midafternoon — 2 to 12 mph with gusts to 18 mph, per the NWS — Ocean Beach and the Embarcadero will feel noticeably brisker, so kite flyers and windsurfers, that’s your window.
Heat, Wind & Coastal Flood Risk
The National Weather Service’s Bay Area forecast discussion flags moderate HeatRisk for interior valleys through Wednesday, with inland spots running into the 90s while San Francisco proper stays comfortable in the 70s thanks to the coastal breeze. Winds stay breezy through Thursday afternoon, and forecasters are also tracking minor coastal flooding through Thursday, so give extra distance to seawalls along the Embarcadero and low spots near Ocean Beach around high tide. If you’ve got patio furniture, umbrellas, or a canopy set up for tonight, a bungee cord assortment is cheap insurance against the gusts.
What To Wear, Tonight’s Shows & Dinner
Layer up for the classic Karl the Fog transition: short sleeves at midday, a light jacket once the sun dips and temps fall toward the upper 50s tonight. If you’re headed out, Joji: Solaris plays Chase Center tonight — get tickets on SeatGeek, and a Joji t-shirt or Joji hoodie will cover the walk back to the car once the breeze sets in. Across the bay, Forrest Frank’s Jesus Generation Tour hits Oakland Arena tonight — find tickets on StubHub and grab a Forrest Frank t-shirt while you’re at it. Looking ahead, the Golden State Valkyries host the Washington Mystics on July 20 at Chase Center; stock up on official team gear on Fanatics before tip-off. For dinner, tonight’s warm, dry evening is built for the grill — the site’s pork loin smoked deal is worth a look if you want something low-effort and crowd-pleasing. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday looks similar, with a high near 75°F, continued breezy afternoon winds gusting to 21 mph, and an overnight low around 58°F. Moderate HeatRisk holds for interior areas through Wednesday before easing, though the minor coastal flooding sticks around through Thursday, so keep that in mind for any Embarcadero or Ocean Beach plans later in the week.
