Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a steel suspension, road, and toll bridge in San Francisco, named after the Golden Gate and designed by Joseph Strauss. It is 2,737 m long, 227 m high, and is recognized as a California Historical Landmark, a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and part of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States, ranking 13th on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best months to visit are between June and September. During this period, daily highs are between 20 °C and 21 °C, and there is very little rain, with some months seeing 0 to 6 mm of rainfall. In contrast, the wettest months are December and January, which receive about 158 mm and 151 mm of rain respectively. These months also have the lowest temperatures, with daily lows around 7 °C or 8 °C.
To reach the bridge, you can use San Francisco International Airport, which is 24 km away. The bridge is also 3,922 km from Washington, D.C. You can combine your visit with the Transamerica Pyramid, located 7.2 km away. The bridge is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is December, with about 158 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 151 | 144 | 108 | 44 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 99 | 158 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
