November in San Francisco, CA: peak season for golf — great conditions and a wide playing window. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average November Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 62°F |
| Avg daily low | 50°F |
| Rainy days | 8 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.2 mph |
November sits in a notable transition for San Francisco golf: the warm, dry stretch of September and October is behind you, and the wetter core of winter is just ahead. What you actually get is a month that splits the difference better than either neighbor. Highs hold at 62°F — comfortably within the ideal playing range — while peak winds drop to 12.2 mph, the calmest of any month all year. That wind figure matters on exposed coastal and peninsula courses where a 14 mph afternoon breeze can turn a routine approach into guesswork.
The catch is precipitation. Eight rainy days put November third-wettest on the annual calendar, so mornings can arrive damp even when afternoons clear. The 12°F daily swing from a 50°F low to a 62°F high means you'll likely peel off a layer by the back nine, but you'll want it at the first tee. Plan rounds for midday when you can, and keep an eye on the week's forecast rather than booking purely on monthly averages.
With eight potential rain days spread through the month, mid-week morning tee times in the 9–11 AM window tend to catch clearing skies after overnight rain more reliably than late-afternoon slots, which can lose light quickly as daylight shrinks in November. Book at least a week out — weekends still see strong demand despite the cooler temperatures, and last-minute openings on public courses fill faster than the season-tier badge might suggest. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
October is the cleaner month — four fewer rainy days and a 69°F average high — so if flexibility exists, it edges November for pure comfort. Coming out the other side, December drops the average high another 6°F to 56°F, adds four more precipitation days (reaching 12), and nudges peak wind back up slightly to 12.5 mph, making November meaningfully more playable than what follows. November is essentially the last month before conditions tighten in earnest.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for San Francisco, CA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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November carries a Peak season rating, and the main reason is wind: at 12.2 mph peak, it's the calmest month of the year, which matters on the city's exposed layouts. The trade-off is eight precipitation days, third-most of any month, so checking a short-range forecast before booking is more important in November than it was in October.
Morning tee times can start near the 50°F average low, which is cool enough to warrant a beanie and gloves for the first few holes. By afternoon the average high reaches 62°F — still within a comfortable playing range — but the 12°F daily swing means dressing in removable layers is the practical move rather than relying on one set outfit.