What to pack?
 

What is the weather this time of the month in San Fran? I do not know what to pack ( for day and night). Arriving the 3rd week of September for 2 nights. Any suggestions?

layer..we were there same time 2 yrs ago...HOT...however, I know it can get cold..so take one pair of long shorts, cotton tees and a jacket...

Check weather.com the day before you leave ... but be prepared for just about anything ... 50's to 90's.

Enjoy San Francisco!

I'll let you know when I find a crystal ball.

Make sure you bring along a sweater or light jacket as it can get nippy, especially when the fog sets in. Pack pants as well. And comfortable walking shoes for all of those hills!

My crystal ball ran out of batteries or I would've used my own!!!Thanks for nothing!!!!

I dont know why sometimes people throw in snappy commenope ts but you hope they threw it at you instead of someone in physical reach!!! LOL

that was supposed to say comments but this lil apple has dislexia

Irecommend your right. Happytrailstoyou is on the wrong web-site.

Yah Ive noticed that happens sometimes round here but its kind of silly. Chill all!

Oh and do have a great time in San Fran Monica. Its on my list of places to go still!!!

My comment may have seemed flippant, but it wasn't.

You had already received the only logical answer:

"Author: Gekko
Date: 09/05/2006, 10:25 pm

Check weather.com the day before you leave ... but be prepared for just about anything ... 50's to 90's.

Enjoy San Francisco!"

To which I would add, bring layers.

My remark was inspired by my visit to San Francisco in early September, 2005, when it was so cold and windy that we cut two days off our planned four-day visit and went to where it was 20 degrees warmer--which was every place 15 to 20 miles away.

Your hotel will have umbrellas to loan.

That makes me smile. Have a great night happy trails

I agree...now that was good traveling insight.Thank You.

Hi Monica_S, layers definetly. And keep in mind that SF has microclimates. I usually find it sunnier and warmer say in North Beach versus in the Richmond District (which you will probably not be in) that can be so foggy. Market St. can get cold and windy, especially when the sun starts to go down. Saying that generally SF has nice weather in September. And yes, do wear comfortable shoes! BTW, I posted on your restaurant thread.

Forget the shorts unless you plan to travel across the bay to a warmer inland area. Normally SF has "Indian Summer" in September - it can get hot! But this year, we have not had our normal warm weather in the entire region. The LAYERS advice is best. Bring long pants, short sleeved top, long-sleeved top, sweater, and jacket. Good walking shoes are essential, depending upon your plans. It's a great walking city - enjoy the hills and the amazing views. It can be breezy or very windy so think of your clothing as windbreakers this time of year. high 50's at night, maybe high 60's day - up to low 70's at most. If you are dressed for the weather, you will enjoy yourself immensely.

You asking for weather "this time of the month" and trip is 3 weeks later. No easy for locals to say more on search Fodors and everyperson asking same question five years now and again. YOu not fimd answer for better. Dressing layers every day is our rule.

AR

Layers. Monica, people aren't kidding with you.

San Francisco has the changing-est weather of any place I have EVER been. Turn a corner and you'll suddenly need to put a sweater on... or take it off.

I'd pack pants, good walking shoes, and various tops that can be layered. I was caught in a DOWNpour (friggin monsoon) one trip but just ducked into a drug store and bought an umbrella. If you need something just go to Fisherman's Wharf where they have racks of fleece to sell to underdressed tourists (again, no joke).

I will be at SFO, my house rental in South San Fran. (Greenwood Dr), Monster park and Fish. Wharf... maybe union square...do I still need a sweater?

Today is a sunny day. I walked out of the building at lunch, and immediately put my sweater on. The weather is always unpredictable.

And leaving your rented house, remember that the South city is warmer then San Francisco (these are 2 different cities with Daly City and Brisbane in between... maybe more)

Monica- In a word... YES

Monica, I have been to Monster Park when it was lovely and I have been there when it was shivering cold.

When you are near the SF Bay (Fisherman's Wharf for example) it can get quite cold. Of course you can do what so many tourist do and buy one of the sweatshirts at one of the stands in Fisherman's Wharf.

I would never spend a day in SF without some type of coverup. And I also always have one in the evenings.

The advice, if you want to be sure to be comfortable, is again, layer. Yes sometime it can be a drag carrying a sweater or jacket but it sure beats suddenly being freezing cold. Well at least that is my thinking and I belive many others.

"I would never spend a day in SF without some type of coverup." - LoveItaly, next time bring Kal for that :))

LOL Faina!!! Why didn't I think of that!! ;;)

Layers..got it!!Thanks girls!!!

Actually there's no need to bring layers. There are countless shops the tourist area (i.e. fishermans wharf) willing to sell you a fleece jacket w/ SF something written on it. They make a mint selling these jackets to tourists who arrive in sunny california wearing shorts and tank tops.

Or so I've heard.

I'm from Palm Springs,CA weather...and seriously do not own a sweater. So I will be the tourist buying a sweater at the wharf.

imo that's a fine plan. maybe you won't need one after all. and if you do, then you'll have a nice San Francisco sweatshirt to take home as a souvenier -lol!!

Seriously tho, I do recommend you bring sweatshirt and light jacket. You WILL need long sleeves and layers at some point during your trip. Evenings/mornings have been in the low 50's lately - add fog and it can be downright cold if you are underdressed, especially if you are out on the bay or bridge. You can still buy as SF fleece jacket as a souvenier.

All good advise. Probably nice with no rain (you could still get fog and a cool breeze), but one should always be prepared in SF. Yes, layers are the way to go in SF. Because one part of the city can have different weather than another.

J62- But the woman doesn't OWN a sweater (or a sweatshirt or a jacket).

But since she isn't travelling for a few weeks I assume there is still time to buy something beforehand so she's not standing outside the gift shop freezing to death waiting for it to open.

I find that getting off the plane and out of the terminal into the open air at SFO I'm glad I have a jacket in hand.