San Francisco events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, plus Alcatraz Island. November in San Francisco averages 18°C / 65°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
Expect 18°C/65°F days and about 8 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Golden Gate Bridge★ 4.8 · 85.5k reviewsThe 1937 suspension bridge links San Francisco with Marin County across the Golden Gate strait.
- Golden Gate Park★ 4.8 · 44.4k reviewsThe 1,017-acre park stretches from the Haight to Ocean Beach, with de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory…
- Oh, Mary!Nov 1Curran Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
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San Francisco in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
65°F / 48°F
18.1°C / 9.1°C
RainPrecipitation
8d
2in · 50mm
LightDaylight
9.9h
Sea
58.8°F
14.9°C
November turns cooler and wetter, so keep de Young, SFMOMA, and Ferry Building plans ready between sunny spells.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 1
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- Nov 5 – Nov 15
San Francisco International Film Festival - Special November Screenings
A special series of film screenings and events as part of the San Francisco International Film Festival's fall programming, showcasing international and independent films.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
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- Nov 10 – Nov 18
San Francisco Craft Beer Week - November Sessions
A week-long celebration of craft beer with tastings, brewery tours, and special releases at local breweries.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 11
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- Nov 12 – Nov 22
San Francisco Jazz Festival - November Edition
A vibrant jazz festival featuring local and international jazz artists performing at various venues across San Francisco.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 12
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- Nov 15 – Nov 21
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- Nov 25 – Nov 28
- Nov 26
San Francisco Thanksgiving Parade
Annual Thanksgiving Day parade featuring floats, marching bands, and performances through downtown San Francisco.
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- Nov 28
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 11Veterans DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
- Nov 27Day after Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26-Nov 29Long weekend with bridge day
- Nov 27-Nov 29Long weekend
About San Francisco
City overview
San Francisco occupies a compact peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, with steep hills, fog belts, cable cars, Victorian streets, and bay crossings making short distances feel different by block. The Mission, SoMa, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, North Beach, Marina, Pacific Heights, Sunset, and Richmond each sit in a distinct microclimate and cultural lane.
Food & drink
San Francisco food is neighborhood-specific: Mission burritos wrap rice, beans, salsa, meat, and foil into a full meal, sourdough carries a tangy starter tradition, Dungeness crab anchors winter seafood counters, and cioppino turns crab, clams, mussels, and tomato broth into a North Beach stew. Use the Ferry Building, Chinatown's Stockton Street, the Mission's 24th Street, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Richmond District Clement Street for dim sum, oysters, Irish coffee, bakeries, and roasters.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Alcatraz Island
- 2Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill
- 3Painted Ladies and Alamo Square
- 4Chinatown and Dragon Gate
- 5Mission Dolores and Mission District murals
- 6Cable Cars and Cable Car Museum
- 7Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39
- 8de Young Museum
1Alcatraz Island
4.7★ · 44,453outdoorThe former federal prison operated from 1934 to 1963 on an island in San Francisco Bay, with cellhouse audio tours, gardens, military history, and skyline views. Ferries leave from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero.
WikipediaOfficial Alcatraz City Cruises tickets sell out weeks ahead in summer and holiday periods.
2Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill
4.6★ · 15,726outdoorOpen dailyThe 1933 tower on Telegraph Hill contains New Deal-era murals and an observation deck above North Beach and the Embarcadero. The Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps climb through gardens on the hill's east side.
3Painted Ladies and Alamo Square
4.4★ · 27,753outdoorThe row of Victorian houses on Steiner Street faces Alamo Square with downtown towers behind it. The park is near Hayes Valley, Lower Haight, and the Divisadero corridor.
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- 4Chinatown and Dragon Gate
- 5Mission Dolores and Mission District murals
- 6Cable Cars and Cable Car Museum
Neighborhoods
1Mission District
The Mission is sunnier and food-heavy, with 24th Street taquerias, Mission Dolores, Clarion Alley murals, Valencia Street bars, and Dolores Park.
2SoMa and Embarcadero
SoMa and the Embarcadero mix museums, convention blocks, Oracle Park, Salesforce Park, Ferry Building, waterfront piers, and newer towers.
3Castro and Noe Valley
The Castro is LGBTQ-history central, with Castro Theatre, Harvey Milk Plaza, rainbow crosswalks, bars, and quick climbs toward Twin Peaks; Noe Valley adds calmer cafes and shops.
Day trips
25km / 45-60min by car or shuttle from San Francisco
Muir Woods and Sausalito
Coastal redwoods, Marin viewpoints, Sausalito waterfront, and Golden Gate Bridge crossings make the classic north-bay day.
80km / 1.5h by car from San Francisco
Napa Valley
Napa adds winery tastings, Yountville restaurants, vineyard roads, and hot-air balloon or spa options, with reservations important on weekends.
20km / 25min by BART from downtown San Francisco
Berkeley and Oakland
UC Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley Art Museum, Oakland Museum of California, Lake Merritt, and Temescal food make an easy East Bay day.
Getting around
Muni runs buses, light rail, streetcars, and cable cars, while BART handles airport, Mission, downtown, and East Bay trips using Clipper cards or mobile Clipper. Walk neighborhood clusters, use BART for Mission or airport moves, use Muni for Golden Gate Park and western districts, and carry layers because Sunset fog and Mission sun can sit 30 minutes apart.
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Common questions about San Francisco in November
- What to pack for San Francisco in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic San Francisco checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 18°C / 65°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 48°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 8 days.
- How many days do you need in San Francisco
- 4 days covers the main San Francisco highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is San Francisco worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in San Francisco averages 18°C / 65°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
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