San Francisco is waking up to a bright, sunny Wednesday with a high near 75°F — Karl the Fog is taking the day off, so get outside and enjoy it before gusty afternoon winds pick up. Check the San Francisco weather forecast for updates throughout the day.
Today’s Setup
A weak cold front swept south through the Bay Area overnight and while it skipped the rain entirely, it’s winding up the onshore flow. The National Weather Service notes that as an upper trough shifts east this afternoon, northwest winds will strengthen area-wide. Expect WSW gusts up to 25 mph by mid-to-late afternoon, especially near channeled corridors and higher elevations like Twin Peaks and the Marin Headlands. Temperatures peak near 75°F around midday, then ease to around 72°F as the marine layer reasserts itself along the coast.
Best Window To Be Outside
Mid-morning through early afternoon is your golden window. Dolores Park, Crissy Field, and Alamo Square will be gorgeous under full sun. If you’re claiming a spot at the park for the day, a pop-up canopy tent with weights handles gusty afternoon breezes far better than a standard umbrella. Lows tonight drop to around 54°F, so bring a layer if you’re staying out past sunset — it’ll feel noticeably cooler once the wind comes up.
Wind & Weather Risk
No severe weather to worry about locally — the SPC convective outlook and WPC excessive rainfall concerns are focused on the Northern Plains and Texas, well away from San Francisco. The story here is purely wind: WSW at 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph this afternoon and evening, easing after midnight. If you’re cooking outdoors, a windproof lighter keeps the flame alive when gusts interrupt your setup.
Upcoming Bay Area Events
Big week for live music around the Bay. This Friday, June 5, Alesso plays Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — an easy BART ride from most neighborhoods and weather looks perfect. Saturday, June 6 is a double feature: Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour lands at Oakland Arena and Louis Tomlinson’s How Did We Get Here? World Tour takes over Bill Graham the same night. Find tickets on StubHub while they last. Heading to Oakland Arena? Toss an Ariana Grande hoodie in your bag — that arena AC runs cold. Then Sunday, June 7: Pitbull with special guest Lil Jon hits Shoreline Amphitheatre outdoors — watch our weekend forecast closely, as the National Weather Service signals a notable cooldown arriving Saturday into Sunday.
Tonight’s Grill Dinner
This evening is textbook backyard BBQ weather — comfortable temps, clearing skies, and winds easing after dark. Fire up burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of doneness, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps your grates in shape for the season. For a weekend project, check out this guide to smoking tri-tip like brisket — a $10 hack worth trying. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday holds steady at a sunny 73°F with lighter winds, 3 to 12 mph WSW. Friday follows at 74°F — another excellent stretch. The National Weather Service is tracking a notable cooldown arriving this weekend into early next week, so savor this warm, clear window while it lasts.
