Weather Forecast and Radar for Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Routes Running Nearby to Golden Gate National Recreation Area

• US-101 runs north-south about 2 miles west of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

• I-580 runs east-west about 10 miles northeast of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, through San Rafael, CA.

• I-280 runs east-west about 20 miles south of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, through San Francisco, CA.

Weather in Golden Gate National Recreation Area

The weather in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in California varies greatly throughout the year. In the winter months (December through February), temperatures range from mild highs in the upper 50s to low 60s to cold lows in the mid 30s to upper 40s. Rainfall is typically frequent and showers can be expected almost daily.

As spring arrives, the weather begins to warm up. Temperatures range from mild highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s and lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. Rainfall is still frequent, but showers become more sporadic and less frequent.

By summer, the weather is warm and sunny. Temperatures reach highs in the mid 70s to low 80s, and lows in the mid 50s to low 60s. Rainfall is minimal and mostly confined to the coastal areas of the GGNRA.

In the fall months (September through November), temperatures range from mild highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s and lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. Rainfall is at its highest, but showers are still generally scattered.

Fast Facts About Golden Gate National Recreation Area

The park was established in 1972.

Major Cities Nearby Golden Gate National Recreation Area

• San Francisco, California (roughly 20 miles to the south)
• Oakland, California (roughly 35 miles to the east)
• San Jose, California (roughly 50 miles to the southeast)
• Sacramento, California (roughly 69 miles to the northeast)

This map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, weather alerts, and weather radar for Golden Gate National Recreation Area.