San Francisco vs Washington in September

San Francisco is the better pick in September — 96 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Washington is hot, rainy, clean air.

San Francisco vs WashingtonSeptember climate, side by side

San FranciscoWashington
Comfort score96/100 (S)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high21°C30°C
Avg high / low22° / 14°28° / 17°
Rainfall3 mm108 mm
Rainy days18
Humidity75%74%
Air quality (AQI)3547

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

San Francisco vs Washington in September — FAQ

Is September better in San Francisco or Washington?
San Francisco is the better pick in September — 96 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Washington is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Washington in September?
In September, San Francisco averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 3 mm of rain; Washington averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 108 mm.