San Francisco’s weather in July is ideal for sightseeing, with mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings, making for a pleasant experience. The average high temperature is 67°F, and the average low temperature is 54°F. Karl the Fog hangs around the City by the Bay, so we always recommend dressing in layers. July is an exciting month to visit San Francisco.
San Francisco’s weather in July is ideal for sightseeing, with mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings, making for a pleasant experience. The average high temperature is 67°F, and the average low temperature is 54°F. Karl the Fog hangs around the City by the Bay, so we always recommend dressing in layers. July is an exciting month to visit San Francisco.
Independence Day – July 4
Spend Saturday, July 4, with San Francisco City Guides. On that special day, City Guides is offering 16 different tours of our beloved City. After the tour, indulge in San Francisco’s diverse culinary scene. Choose from a plethora of fantastic restaurants and cafes. The top of your day with a San Francisco spectacular fireworks display along the waterfront in Fisherman’s Wharf. The Aquatic Park and Pier 39 fireworks display starts around 9:00 PM.
Bastille Day – July 18
Embarcadero Plaza will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of French culture on Bastille Day, July 18. This free public event, organized under the patronage of the Consul General of France in San Francisco, Florian Cardinaux, is a warm invitation to Francophones, Francophiles, and the entire Bay Area community to come together and revel in France’s rich heritage.
City Guides celebrates Bastille Day (the day commemorating the storming of the Bastille Prison) throughout the month with our ‘Paris of the Pacific’ tour. This tour is a tribute to the significant influence of the French on San Francisco’s society, particularly in food and fashion. The French have left their mark on our city, and without them, it would be hard to imagine San Francisco becoming the sophisticated, cosmopolitan metropolis it is today. Join us on this tour to learn more about this fascinating aspect of our city’s history.
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific 2026 – Bastille Festival Celebration Tours
San Francisco Marathon July 25-26
The San Francisco Marathon, held on July 25-26, is an annual road race renowned for its scenic course that features iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. The race offers various distances, including a full marathon, two half marathons, a 10K, a 5K, and an ultramarathon, catering to runners of all levels. The marathon itself is a counterclockwise loop, starting and ending on the Embarcadero, and includes a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge, a run through Golden Gate Park, and finishes near the Bay Bridge. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, the San Francisco Marathon is a unique way to experience the city’s beauty and energy.
You don’t have to be a runner to see all those iconic landmarks. In July, San Francisco City Guides has got you covered with our walking tours. Discover many of those places below:
- American History in Golden Gate Park
- Architectural Treasures in Golden Gate Park: Nature, Art and Science
- Ferry Building
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park: East End, Creating San Francisco’s Great Urban Park
- Golden Gate Park: Mid Park Ramble, Hidden Gems, Rarely Visited
- Golden Gate Park: West End, Breakers, Old Trains and Windmills!
- Japanese Tea Garden
- Ferry Building
