https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:44:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1835825 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:34:26 +0000 Sheila 1835825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just reading this post and your photo is priceless, Tammyb! Look at all those grey clouds in the background. Hope you were dressed just right for the weather... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1835817 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:20:11 +0000 Tammyb 1835817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your GREAT advice! We had a wonderful trip and were appropriately dressed for the weather. Here is a pic of the best dressed... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828553 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:44:45 +0000 MsMaven 1828553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't quite remember how many times I headed to SF on a warm sunny summer day near San Jose, and then once in the city had to buy a sweatshirt or a jacket. It took me a few years to learn that lesson. And the tales of my sons at Candlestick Park!&nbsp;Now I never go there without a jacket. The fog and wind go right through summer sweaters. </p> <p>I think October is the warmest month. Magically, everyone goes out in a sundress they must keep in the closet all year just waiting for October. </p> <p>Have a a great trip!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828516 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:29:43 +0000 Elle 1828516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are going to be in SF proper, skip the shorts. &nbsp;It's lovely weather during the day but not summery. &nbsp;You will need layers, a light jacket, and good walking shoes. &nbsp;It can be windy and/or foggy but isn't likely the rain. &nbsp; If you are going anywhere out of the city, then you should have summer clothes. &nbsp;There can be a 30-40 degree difference between SF and the farther suburbs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I second all the advice about not leaving anything valuable in your car. &nbsp;They smash the windows and steal stuff from the back seat and trunk in a very short amount of time.</p> <p>If you want to go to Alcatraz (and I still love it), buy your tickets online before you come. &nbsp;The tours sell out and kids will enjoy it. &nbsp; Some of my other favorite places - Baker Beach, the Lands End trail (go early before the tour buses), Muir Woods (again early), &nbsp;walking up the Filbert or Greenwich steps to Coit Tower. &nbsp;Enjoy your visit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828504 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:01:43 +0000 Cee 1828504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigourney Weaver said in an interview earlier this year/late last year she never travels anywhere anytime without a turtleneck.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828369 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:27:41 +0000 DonnaF 1828369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I would take a wool winter coat unless I would be spending SIGNIFICANT time outside at night in the Avenues (Sunset or Richmond Districts) and my under layer was a lightweight summery dress.&nbsp; If I thought I would be spending significant time outdoors at night I would opt for long pants or jeans and a medium weight topper like a leather jacket or my Eddie Bauer wind cutting jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828361 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:14:48 +0000 Greyscale 1828361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today is very normal:<br /> 65 SF<br /> 75 Berkeley<br /> 85 Palo Alto<br /> 85 just over the East Bay hills<br /> 90 San Jose<br /> 100 Sacramento</p> <p>If you want sunny beaches, head down to Santa Cruz - it's beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828357 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:12:08 +0000 rachylou 1828357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will attest to the car break-ins. Me and my coworker's cars are right now sporting matching clear shower curtains taped over broken car windows. </p> <p>They stole my TRASH. Literally, my car trash bag.</p> <p>ETA: Summer is when I actually wear my winter wool coats... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828355 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:11:14 +0000 Laura G 1828355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be in SF next week too--wave when you see me!</p> <p>No shorts. Long pants. You could wear tees but since you need long sleeves at some point every day, I'm just starting with long sleeves. Something windbreaker-ish.&nbsp;</p> <p>Living in SoCal, I don't exactly have a wardrobe of coats. For the natives, can I wear my wool winter coat or is that too much? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828352 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:06:37 +0000 DonnaF 1828352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cold/warm your family gets depends in part on your accustomed climate.&nbsp; SF temps are likely to be in the high 60s to mid-70s during the day and feel warmer in the sun and cooler in the shade, especially if there's a brisk wind like out by the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge.&nbsp; I've also noticed that the same temperature range *feels* different (warmer) in other places like San Diego where it is more humid during the day.&nbsp; No air conditioning is needed in SF; the cool breezes/fog in the evening bring the temps down into the 50s at night.&nbsp; Thus, if you want to see the light show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park you will really want to bundle up.</p> <p>I run cold and need to keep my toes warm.&nbsp; I can't wear sandals unless it is in the 70s.&nbsp; If it were me, I would leave sandals at home unless my feet ran hot and they were super supportive and comfy -- like Keens.&nbsp; I would also leave anything sleeveless at home.&nbsp; For me, SF in summer&nbsp; is a perfect cropped pants and 3/4 sleeve place.&nbsp; If I were really worried about overheating, I would wear my linen shirt for sun protection and scrunch my sleeves if needed.</p> <p>If you will be renting a car, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LEAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR CAR FOR A MINUTE, especially in touristy places.&nbsp; Car break-ins are rampant, including trunks.&nbsp; Any time you park, assume you are being watched.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828330 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:39:37 +0000 rachylou 1828330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is now 9:30 am, sunny, and I'm freezing. I put on some new fuzzy on the inside loungewear that I got at Target yesterday on the sofa run. Later, I will wear sleeveless and capris to go to work... carrying my ankle-length puffy, for break time taken outside this evening. Lol.</p> <p>I second the sunscreen rec. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828321 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:30:52 +0000 Greyscale 1828321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will not rain at all (no rain April - September) so you don't have to worry about that. </p> <p>If you will be mostly in SF proper, leave the shorts at home. There's maybe one week a year you'd need them, and oddly, it's usually September or October. But like people said, outside of SF (East Bay, Palo Alto, etc) shorts might be great. </p> <p>The good thing is that our weather is very predictable and pleasant - basically the same narrow range every day. The bad thing is that it's hard to wrap your head around as a visitor. Part of that is the "microclimates" in the city. My neighborhood (the Mission) is warm and sunny until late afternoon, when the fog rolls over the hill. If you have an iPhone, there's a cute little weather app called Mr Chilly that shows you how different the temp and forecast are across the city. There is often a 20-degree range from Ocean Beach (cold and foggy many days) to the Mission. </p> <p>It looks like today it'll be 65 everywhere in the city (clear and very bright as usual, so it can feel warmer) down to 58 in the evening (foggy, so it feels colder). So I'll be wearing jeans and a t shirt with a light cardigan during the day, and carrying my leather jacket to a party tonight. Yesterday was warmer, 70s in SF 80s in Oakland, and I didn't use my cardigan or jacket at all. It was really beautiful. </p> <p>But overall, it is so so pleasant this time of year. Anything goes as long as you have a warm layer or two. And sunscreen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828302 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:59:14 +0000 Joyce B 1828302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last time I went it rained all the time and was chilly.<br /> Enjoy the yummy SF sourdough, it is the best by far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828277 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:21:11 +0000 Staysfit 1828277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I froze when I was there even with my fleece. It's windy, so bring jeans and long sleeves for the evening as well as warm jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828267 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:07:31 +0000 JAileen 1828267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Grey Rainbow said. Also it depends where you plan to go. A boat ride on the bay? Prepare for fog, wind, very chilly temps. A visit to Marin or the East Bay? It could be very warm. Check the weather forecasts. If you see the tv weather, pay attention to coastal and inland forecasts as they can vary dramatically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828265 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:56:25 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1828265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, absolutely! Bring jeans / long pants for everyone. Fleece to wear over tee shirts, and something windproof. Sneakers in addition to walking sandals -- or skip sandals and just go with sneakers / trainers. Parts of the city can be fogged in all day and chilly, and late afternoon wind brings the marine layer back in. We can tell tourists from locals by who's wearing shorts, tees, sandals, and goosebumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828264 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:56:06 +0000 Pree 1828264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes- pack pants because you will probably run into a cool day and evening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828194 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:39:30 +0000 Mackenzie Anderson 1828194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg yes, weather out there is so up and down! Pack for a cool evening/cool Night always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-advice-for-san-francisco-next-week-weather-question-really#post-1828192 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:37:15 +0000 Tammyb 1828192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are taking a family vacay to San Francisco next week. My boys (9 yo) are shorts and tshirts kids, my daughter (14 yo) will want to plan her outfits carefully. I am planning to dress my usual casual which is a combination of casual dresses and shorts and t shirts. Hubby will wear shorts and polos every day. (His uniform). Everyone will pack a sweatshirt or light jacket. </p> <p>My question: should we pack anything for cooler weather? Suitcase space is at a premium. Should we have everyone throw in a pair long pants/jeans too? </p> <p>We are all so excited about this trip. Our first time in CA as a family and my and hubbys first time in SF on vacation. Meaning we get to see more than hotel rooms and inference rooms! Any other advice for us from locals or others?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>