How to Dress for San Francisco in June
Apr 12th, 2002, 09:05 AM
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How to Dress for San Francisco in June
Hello fellow travelers,
I'm looking for advice regarding how to
dress for my vacation to San Francisco
this June. (it's my first time there)
I'm going with some friends, and we will
be doing the typical touristy sightseeing,
as well as the not so touristy!
Thank you!
Anne
I'm looking for advice regarding how to
dress for my vacation to San Francisco
this June. (it's my first time there)
I'm going with some friends, and we will
be doing the typical touristy sightseeing,
as well as the not so touristy!
Thank you!
Anne
Apr 12th, 2002, 09:08 AM
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Remember what Mark Twain said...the coldest winter I ever felt was summer in San Francisco!!! This month can be misty, foggy, terribly romantic and mysterious, but damp and dark. Be sure to bring some layers so you can put on and off as needed. Don't worry though, you will certainly pop over to Napa for a day where it is going to be very very hot and you will take pleasure in going into the cool wine caves to get away from the blazing sun.
Apr 12th, 2002, 09:25 AM
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Welcome to SF, Anne. Lindy's info is right on. The Bay Area is unusual weather-wise, in that there're many micro climates in the area. The temp can be in the 50s and 60s in SF and in the 80's and 90s in surrounding areas. It has to do with the gradient between the inland heat and seaside coolness pulling cold air in through the Golden Gate. So bring layers and you'll be fine, or you can "shop till you drop" for anything you need here.
Apr 12th, 2002, 11:22 AM
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Anne,
Not to criticize lindy, but what I actually said was, "The coldest summer I ever spent was a winter I spent in San Francisco". I had another one about San Fran that I thought was a real corker but, somehow, never caught on. It went like this: " The best rump-roast I ever had was a lasagna I ate in San Francisco". You can quote me.
Sam (I am)
Not to criticize lindy, but what I actually said was, "The coldest summer I ever spent was a winter I spent in San Francisco". I had another one about San Fran that I thought was a real corker but, somehow, never caught on. It went like this: " The best rump-roast I ever had was a lasagna I ate in San Francisco". You can quote me.
Sam (I am)
Apr 12th, 2002, 07:02 PM
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To "dress in layers" I would add "and no matter how sunny it is, always carry a jacket." San Francisco is a city on the water and the temperature can drop fast. On any given day you can stand by the cable car line and count the tourists wearing tank tops and shorts and shivering in the fog.
Apr 12th, 2002, 08:24 PM
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When heading out for the day, your best bet is to get dressed and bring along something very, very, warm, along with something waterproof and/or an umbrella. What you want to drag about all day depends upon how much you care to drag around all day and just how miserable you think you'll be without it. If any of your plans include some sort of boat excursion, plan to pile it on! Otherwise, you'll be constrained to hanging out way inside and missing all the spectacular views.
Apr 12th, 2002, 09:15 PM
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Don't forget to bring your parka!
The weather is exceedingly unpredictable
in June. There's always lots of fog
in S.F. June is actally cooler than
September or October (our best weather)
There won't be any rain in June, but maybe "mist" from the fog. I'd recommend
bermuda shorts, and a t-shirt with a sweat shirt over it, and tennis shoes and socks (not open toe shoes!!!!) too cold -- Also, at Fisherman's Wharf and the touristy areas they sell those sweat shirts that zip up the from for around $12.95 that say "Alcatraz" or
"Fisherman's Wharf"
Probably an average of 65 degrees that time of the year. 55 in the a.m. and 65 for a HIGH.
The weather is exceedingly unpredictable
in June. There's always lots of fog
in S.F. June is actally cooler than
September or October (our best weather)
There won't be any rain in June, but maybe "mist" from the fog. I'd recommend
bermuda shorts, and a t-shirt with a sweat shirt over it, and tennis shoes and socks (not open toe shoes!!!!) too cold -- Also, at Fisherman's Wharf and the touristy areas they sell those sweat shirts that zip up the from for around $12.95 that say "Alcatraz" or
"Fisherman's Wharf"
Probably an average of 65 degrees that time of the year. 55 in the a.m. and 65 for a HIGH.
Apr 15th, 2002, 09:56 AM
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A real San Franciscan never leaves the house without a jacket.
Seriously, though, Anne - the posters above are in the main correct.
June can have some clear, hot weather (by hot we mean '80s, dry, not humid).
June can also be the start of the summer fog pattern. With some exceptions, the rainy season is long over by June.
The temperature can change 10-15 degrees from morning to afternoon. There are very few times when it is warm at night. Remember we have the Bay on two sides and the Pacific Ocean on another, so we almost always have a breeze.
Bring a jacket, a sweater that can layer underneath, and then shirts and t-shirts. Chino-weight slacks or light wools are fine.
Have fun, and let us know if you have other questions.
Seriously, though, Anne - the posters above are in the main correct.
June can have some clear, hot weather (by hot we mean '80s, dry, not humid).
June can also be the start of the summer fog pattern. With some exceptions, the rainy season is long over by June.
The temperature can change 10-15 degrees from morning to afternoon. There are very few times when it is warm at night. Remember we have the Bay on two sides and the Pacific Ocean on another, so we almost always have a breeze.
Bring a jacket, a sweater that can layer underneath, and then shirts and t-shirts. Chino-weight slacks or light wools are fine.
Have fun, and let us know if you have other questions.
Apr 15th, 2002, 10:20 AM
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I am from Boston but was transfered to SF for a year.
There is no such thing as "a hot summer night". I never wore shorts or was without a jacket while I was in the city.
Amazing, since you could take a short drive over to Walnut Creek for 100+ hot temperatures!!
There is no such thing as "a hot summer night". I never wore shorts or was without a jacket while I was in the city.
Amazing, since you could take a short drive over to Walnut Creek for 100+ hot temperatures!!
Apr 15th, 2002, 03:10 PM
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Anne, if you wear pants you can get a pair with detachable bottoms (you unzip them in the knees area and they become shorts) - if you're going out of the city you may need them. Also if you get sunburned easily make sure you have a light cotton long-sleeve shirt. To walk on the bridge take a windbreaker (with a cotton lining is the best). Sweaters are good but they can't beat a windbreaker. And don't wear anything with "San Francisco" on it, you'll get lots of funny stares. This is how we can tell tourists from locals.
Apr 15th, 2002, 03:45 PM
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I would leave the umbrellas and real rain gear behind in June. Rainy season is over. The greatest invention for SF so far has been the fleece jacket. Don't leave the hotel without one! I've never worn shorts in the city--it's just never that warm. And, don't forget really good comfortable walking shoes---you'll most likely be walking a lot and hiking up and down the hills. Typically "June gloom" has a heavy fog layer in the morning that burns off about 11-12 noon and then reappears at about 4-5pm. If the wind off the ocean picks up you could be easily looking at low 50s and windy during the evening. Also, in terms of style, SF tends to be a little dressier than some tourist destinations but not formal. Men will never really need a tie, in some selected restaurants, they require a jacket, but that's rare. A nice pair of slacks and a "dress shirt" will do.Lots of black and lots of linen for the evenings for ladies. Our weather has little to do with that of the weather back East. Have a great trip.
