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Fort Point Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Fort Point year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 54–60°F, 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 62–65°F, 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 56–65°F, 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 52–53°F, 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. 59.2°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 528 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: December

Fort Point monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
53.4°F
125
February
52.9°F
67.7
March
54.5°F
88.7
April
57.2°F
16
May
60.1°F
14
June
62.6°F
0.3
July
64°F
0
August
65.8°F
1.3
September
65.7°F
2.7
October
64.2°F
0
November
56.8°F
59.7
December
53.6°F
153

Fort Point weather for the next seven days

5/5
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
58.5°F/53.8°F
5/6
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
61.3°F/54.8°F
5/7
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
61.3°F/54°F
5/8
Friday
Sunny
63°F/53°F
5/9
Saturday
Sunny
64.5°F/53.8°F
5/10
Sunday
Sunny
65.8°F/54.8°F
5/11
Monday
Sunny
69.8°F/55.8°F

Fort Point Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

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.