San Rafael Travel Guide

City Municipality in Bulacan Province, Philippines

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Population
3,846
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Why Visit San Rafael? #

Top Things to Do in San Rafael

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Golden Gate Bridge
1
Golden Gate Bridge
Suspension bridge spanning San Francisco Bay
Building
Alcatraz Island
2
Alcatraz Island
Historic island prison and national park site
Island
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Coastal park preserving San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate
Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
4
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Waterfront park preserving historic ships and maritime artifacts
Park
Point Reyes National Seashore
5
Point Reyes National Seashore
Rugged coastal preserve with diverse wildlife and beaches
Park
Fort Point National Historic Site
6
Fort Point National Historic Site
Civil War-era fort beneath Golden Gate Bridge
Park
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
7
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
San Francisco art museums including de Young and Legion
Museum
Muir Woods National Monument
8
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth coastal redwood forest near San Francisco
Park

Best Time to Visit San Rafael #

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Best Time to Visit San Rafael #

Climate

San Rafael's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
8° – 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° – 25°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 27°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° – 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

How to Get to San Rafael

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By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in San Rafael #

Budget
Downtown / Near Hwy 101 - $70-120/night
This San Rafael appears to reference the city in California; budget motels and economical chain hotels cluster near the highway and downtown.
Mid-Range
Marin Center / Downtown - $130-220/night
San Rafael has solid mid-range hotels and boutique B&Bs. Good base for exploring Marin County and easy driving access to San Francisco.
Luxury
Downtown / Nearby SF - $250+/night
There are few classic luxury resorts in San Rafael itself; top luxury properties are in nearby San Francisco or boutique Marin hotels.

Where to Eat in San Rafael #

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Breakdown of cuisine types found across San Rafael's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Mexican
Burger
Pizza
Sandwich
Chinese
American
Italian
Thai
Japanese
Sushi
Bagel
Indian
Regional
Vietnamese
Juice
Seafood
Breakfast
Asian
Donut
Bakery