You might be surprised to learn that September is the warmest month in San Francisco. During this time, our beautiful city typically enjoys clear skies and warmer average temperatures compared to July and August. The average daily high temperature is around 71°F, while the average low is about 55°F. It is also when Karl the Fog takes a vacation!
City Guides always recommend dressing in layers and wearing comfortable walking shoes for our tours, helping you feel prepared and comfortable as you explore.
Flower Piano September 10 -20
Flower Piano will transform the San Francisco Botanical Garden into the City’s own alfresco concert hall, where everyone is invited to plant themselves and listen. Enjoy a day in Golden Gate Park by pairing this event with one or two of our park tours listed below.
- Japanese Tea Garden
- American History Memories in Trees, Stone, and Bronze
- Architectural Treasures in Golden Gate Park: Nature, Art and Science
- 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!
Greek Food Festival September 18-20
Held at the Annunciation Cathedral in the Mission District, this annual food festival features traditional and homemade Greek cuisine and dancing. Plan a day in the vibrant and multicultural district – take one of our several Mission neighborhood tours listed below.
- HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission
- Mission Dolores Neighborhood
- Mission Murals
- Murals and the Multi-Ethnic Mission Neighborhood
Autumn Moon Festival, September 19-20
The Chinatown event, the Autumn Moon Festival, celebrates multicultural entertainment, traditional lion and dragon dances, arts and crafts, lantern village, and moon cakes. Located on Grant Ave between California and Pacific Streets, it is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of San Francisco’s Chinese community. San Francisco City Guides celebrates this history and roots by offering two tours within Chinatown. Tour details below.
Haight-Ashbury Street Fair, September 20
Embark on a journey through eclectic shops to score limited-edition merchandise and collectibles from the legendary Haight-Ashbury Street Fair. Every purchase supports a community-run, non-profit celebration of live music, local art, and counterculture spirit. Our Haight-Ashbury tour, celebrating the Hippie Capital of the world, is a unique experience not to be missed. Tour details below.
