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Downtown, it can get sunny and warm. Sometimes along the coast (Ocean Beach, Pacifica, down Highway 1) it can get foggy and chilly. Usually, a windbreaker or a light jacket will suffice. Sandals are ok, but if you are interested in walking the streets of SF, maybe consider bringing a pair of comfy shoes (because of the hills, etc.)
The weather is so finicky in SF that you can be in the cold & fog of the avenues, and then hit Japan town a block later and be sunny and warm. Just be prepared.
Sonoma in Napa Valley is usually quite warm, so shorts and a t-shirt (or tank top) is sufficient. However, bring a windbreaker or a light jacket for the night, or if you want to go to SF downtown.
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We were in San Francisco in the fall, which is probably the best time to go. I found the weather varied from 80 degrees to 58, depending on the location, time of day, rain or fog. So bring stuff that can be layered. Oh, and an umbrella! If it's cold and foggy in the city, as soon as you cross the bridge to Marin County, it can be immediately hot and sunny. Leave a Comment
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Layers, layers, layers. Even in the warmest months, San Francisco visitors should always bring a light jacket. Unexpected upswells from the deep and frosty Pacific Ocean and chilling blasts sweep over San Francisco without notice and can change San Francisco's weather in an instant. Overall, jeans, light sweaters, long sleeve shirts and close-toed shoes make up the typical San Franciscan's wardrobe, with the occasional voyeur daring a short skirt (pared with a heavy jacket) and sandals in the "summer" months.
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Don't make the mistake we did and think that because you are travelling to California in August you wont need any warmish clothes. In fact in San Francisco down by the sea the wind whipped up and it was really cold. I had a cardigan (thankfully) but it really still was'nt enough.
Take good comfy shoes for walking and pack a fold up brolly in case it rains, or if not and the sun is too hot, you can use it as a parasol.
Unless you need certain prescribed medicines you will be able to find whatever you are requiring when you get here.
Films for camera/batteries are widely available at much the same price.
If it is hot, take (or buy one here) one of those little mini fans to cool you down. Leave a Comment
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Bring a daypack and put a sweater into it. This is also a GREEN place to put souvenirs bought, as San Francisco has now passed ordinances against the use of plastic bags in shopping. Also, as a convenience, have plenty of quarters to put into the MUNI transport ticket machines. The machines also accept bills, but won't provide any change, so you want to put in the exact fare when buying a ticket.
Although the urban transport is very good, visiting San Francisco will mean a lot of walking, so bring good comfortable walking shoes that can pound the pavement all day long without giving you heal spurs or toe cramps. Even in the middle of summer, the marine layer can blow in and make this city surprisingly cool, particularly in the morning and evening hours, so always bring along a sweater to layer over the shirt you may be wearing. Winter weather is surprisingly forgiving though, as it very rarely freezes in San Francisco. Visitors from the Eastern USA and Northern Europe will find winter in San Francisco quite pleasurable overall. At the same time, the wind chill factor from the ocean and bay breezes can make the weather seem particularly cold, so bring a warm jacket in winter.
A good wide angle lense is nice for capturing architecture. In museums, flash is prohibited, but photography is OK, so have a camera that takes decent images even in low light conditions. Bring plenty of memory for your digital camera.
Generally, fog comes mostly in the late spring and early summer, while winter is more likely to be clear. The water that surrounds the San Francisco peninsula moderates the climate in dramatic fashion, making weather reports from the surrounding Bay Area and Northern California poor predictors of weather in San Francisco itself. In summer, San Francisco will be as much as 30 degrees cooler than Sacramento, while in winter, it will be 30 degrees warmer. Leave a Comment
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Whatever you'd generally use.
Bring layers of clothes, and don't forget windbreakers and/or pullovers. Especially if you're visiting in the Summer. This is not Southern California, and San Francisco can be downright chilly in the Summertime. Spring and Autumn are the best time of year for warm weather. Leave a Comment
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Layering is a must. When we were walking in the city, at one point we'd be sweating standing in the sun, but waiting for the trolley in the shade, we were freezing! Comfortable shoes required & be prepared for rain/fog.
400 speed film as it is cloudy a lot. Leave a Comment
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* The secret to clothing ones self in San Francisco is to wear layered clothing. The temperature can be such that (in the winter at least) it can be pretty warm (brave teeshirt weather) and then get very cool you feel like wearing a fleece.
* A scarf is a must
* You will look silly with gloves (I think!) Leave a Comment
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Your usual roller board and duffel bags.
Casual wear and good walking shoes and socks. Sweaters, gloves/mittens, scarfs and an umbrella during the Oct-April months.
Your medications and vitamins. Should you forget them, local pharmacies are easy to accommodate your prescription orders and can get them to you on the same day.
Photo cameras of all type for taking pictures. Major brand stores operate in the city, Best buy and Circuit City. Check with Walgreen's for your photos "on the go" type cameras, disposable, digital and panoramic view. They also process your 35mm film usually within one day for a higher fee or several days if you're not in a time constraint.
Most of what you need can be bought in and around the city should you forget something. Leave a Comment
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Take warm clothes, even in the summer. You'll definitely need a jacket at night, and even during most summer days. The average high temperature in July in San Francisco is 18 Celsius (65 Fahrenheit), and there is often a stiff breeze. Leave a Comment
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