Climate almanac

San Rafael

California, United States · 37.97°, -122.53°

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What is the climate like in San Rafael?

The best time to visit San Rafael is typically April – October, with trip comfort peaking in June (8.9/10). San Rafael is warmest in September, when daily highs average 75°F (24°C), and coolest in December, when lows fall to about 45°F (7°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is August; the year sees roughly 23 in (594 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – October — comfort peaks in June (8.9/10)
  • Warmest monthSeptember — average high 75°F (24°C)
  • Coolest monthDecember — average low 45°F (7°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (5.0 in (126 mm))
  • Driest monthAugust (0.1 in (2 mm))
  • Annual precipitation23 in (594 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromSan Rafael-civic Ctr, 3 km away (1894-2026)