Portland vs San Francisco in September

Portland and San Francisco are nearly tied in September — 94 vs 96 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is warm, a little rain, clean air; San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.

Portland vs San FranciscoSeptember climate, side by side

PortlandSan Francisco
Comfort score94/100 (S)96/100 (S)
Feels-like high24°C21°C
Avg high / low24° / 14°22° / 14°
Rainfall46 mm3 mm
Rainy days51
Humidity67%75%
Air quality (AQI)3335

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Portland vs San Francisco in September — FAQ

Is September better in Portland or San Francisco?
Portland and San Francisco are nearly tied in September — 94 vs 96 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is warm, a little rain, clean air; San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Portland vs San Francisco in September?
In September, Portland averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 46 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 3 mm.