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Fort Point Weather and climate

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Fort Point year round climate
  • Spring (March–May): Average 12.5–15.6°C, mild and comfortable climate with less rainfall, especially in April and May. Common activities: Outdoor hiking, picnics, sightseeing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 17–18.8°C, dry and warm climate with very little rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, beach trips, sightseeing. Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 13.8–18.7°C, pleasant climate with gradually increasing rainfall, especially in November. Common activities: Outdoor activities, sightseeing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 11.6–12°C, cool climate with more rainfall, especially in January and December. Common activities: Indoor activities, museum visits. Suggested clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf, hat.
Fort Point climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 15.1°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 528 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: December

Fort Point monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
11.9°C
125
February
11.6°C
67.7
March
12.5°C
88.7
April
14°C
16
May
15.6°C
14
June
17°C
0.3
July
17.8°C
0
August
18.8°C
1.3
September
18.7°C
2.7
October
17.9°C
0
November
13.8°C
59.7
December
12°C
153
Fort Point weather for the next seven days
11/1
Saturday
Sunny
19.4°C/14.7°C
11/2
Sunday
Sunny
19.7°C/14.5°C
11/3
Monday
Sunny
22.8°C/17°C
11/4
Tuesday
Sunny
21.6°C/15.7°C
11/5
Wednesday
Sunny
20.7°C/15.3°C
11/6
Thursday
Sunny
21.8°C/16.3°C
11/7
Friday
Sunny
19.6°C/15.8°C

Fort Point FAQ

What is Fort Point known for?
Fort Point is celebrated as "the pride of the Pacific" and "the Gibraltar of the West Coast." Its construction during the California Gold Rush was intended as a formidable deterrent against naval attacks on San Francisco Bay.
What movie was filmed at Fort Point?
Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo famously featured Fort Point in a memorable scene where Kim Novak's character appears to leap to her death in San Francisco Bay.
Is Fort Point free to visit?
Yes, there is no charge to visit Fort Point. Unlike some other National Park Service sites, an entrance pass or fee is not required for general admission.
What is the building underneath the Golden Gate Bridge?
The structure beneath the Golden Gate Bridge is the Fort Point National Historic Site, a 19th-century masonry fort completed in 1861. It was designed to defend the entrance to San Francisco Bay, and the bridge was built around it.
What was the purpose of building Fort Point?
Fort Point was constructed to protect San Francisco Bay from hostile warships. Its design is a prime example of the "Third System" of masonry coastal defense forts utilized by the U.S. Army.