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Daly City, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Daly City, CA?
Daly City, CA gets 20.6 in of precipitation a year over about 64 rainy days. October is the warmest month (average high 66°F) and January the coldest (average low 45°F).
Mediterranean climate
Daly City, CA has mild summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 58°F in January to 66°F in October. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically August to November, when daytime highs sit near 64°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 46° | 59° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 49° | 60° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 53° | 61° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 52° | 64° |
How much rain does Daly City get?
Daly City gets 20.6 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 64 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 72% of the US.
December is the wettest month, with 4.2 in. July is the driest, with 0.0 in. December has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 112 days, to August 1, 2023.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Daly City got 20.6 in of rain, against a normal of 20.6 in for those months. December 2025 had the most, with 5.4 in.
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Daly City weather by month
Daly City weather in January
In January, Daly City averages a high of 58°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 76°F (2014) and the record low is 29°F (1981).
Daly City weather in February
In February, Daly City averages a high of 60°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 4.0 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 77°F (1996) and the record low is 30°F (2020).
Daly City weather in March
In March, Daly City averages a high of 60°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 81°F (2004) and the record low is 25°F (2023).
Daly City weather in April
In April, Daly City averages a high of 60°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 1.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 85°F (1989) and the record low is 27°F (2018).
Daly City weather in May
In May, Daly City averages a high of 59°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 82°F (1976) and the record low is 35°F (2017).
Daly City weather in June
In June, Daly City averages a high of 60°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 82°F (1976) and the record low is 37°F (2021).
Daly City weather in July
In July, Daly City averages a high of 61°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 85°F (1970) and the record low is 40°F (2021).
Daly City weather in August
In August, Daly City averages a high of 63°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 85°F (1991) and the record low is 40°F (2021). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Daly City weather in September
In September, Daly City averages a high of 64°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 95°F (2019) and the record low is 38°F (2021). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Daly City weather in October
In October, Daly City averages a high of 66°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 96°F (2014) and the record low is 35°F (2020). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Daly City weather in November
In November, Daly City averages a high of 63°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 90°F (2019) and the record low is 26°F (1982). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Daly City weather in December
In December, Daly City averages a high of 59°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 4.2 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 73°F (2020) and the record low is 23°F (2017).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Daly City
October is the sunniest month in Daly City, with estimated sunshine of 59% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 34%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 51% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Daly City is sunnier than 63% of the US.
Humidity peaks in July at 82% and is lowest in October at 73%.
Daly City has about 2 days a year above 90°F. Daly City is cooler than 99% of the US.
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Daly City weather records
These records cover SAN FRANCISCO OCEANSIDE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Daly City station is 96°F, on October 3, 2014. The coldest is 23°F, on December 6, 2017.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 4.3 in of precipitation, on December 11, 2014.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Daly City
The most comfortable time to visit is typically August to November, when daytime highs sit near 64°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 59°F and lows near 46°F.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 49°F.
Summer (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 53°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 64°F and lows near 52°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 58° | 3.9 in | 10 | 80% | 36% | 76° | 29° |
| February | 46° | 60° | 4.0 in | 10 | 75% | 53% | 77° | 30° |
| March | 47° | 60° | 3.0 in | 10 | 74% | 48% | 81° | 25° |
| April | 49° | 60° | 1.4 in | 6 | 75% | 57% | 85° | 27° |
| May | 50° | 59° | 0.64 in | 4 | 76% | 58% | 82° | 35° |
| June | 52° | 60° | 0.19 in | 1 | 78% | 56% | 82° | 37° |
| July | 54° | 61° | 0.01 in | 0 | 82% | 48% | 85° | 40° |
| August | 55° | 63° | 0.05 in | 1 | 82% | 49% | 85° | 40° |
| September | 54° | 64° | 0.11 in | 1 | 80% | 55% | 95° | 38° |
| October | 52° | 66° | 0.90 in | 3 | 73% | 59% | 96° | 35° |
| November | 49° | 63° | 2.2 in | 7 | 75% | 53% | 90° | 26° |
| December | 45° | 59° | 4.2 in | 12 | 82% | 34% | 73° | 23° |
Station: SAN FRANCISCO OCEANSIDE, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Daly City climate questions
How much rain does Daly City get?
Daly City gets 20.6 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 64 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Daly City?
December is the wettest month in Daly City, with 4.2 in. July is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Daly City have a year?
Daly City has about 64 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Daly City?
October is the warmest month in Daly City, with an average high of 66°F.
What is the coldest month in Daly City?
January is the coldest month in Daly City, with an average low of 45°F.
What is the record high temperature in Daly City?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Daly City station is 96°F, set on October 3, 2014. The record low is 23°F, on December 6, 2017.
What is the sunniest month in Daly City?
October is the sunniest month in Daly City, with estimated sunshine of 59% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Daly City?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically August to November, when daytime highs sit near 64°F.