weather (San Francisco: school, beach, vacation)

[Bridget]

I am going to San Francisco this week and was wondering how I should dress? I have heard that it can cool off pretty quickly. Will it be too cold to wear capris and t-shirts during the day and just put on a zip of type sweatshirt at night or should I be wearing long sleeves/pants during the day and a heavier jacket at night. Any info would be appreciated. I am coming from Utah and leaving temperatures in the 70's.

[dieselburna]

This past week I spent my time in SF looking for a place to stay/go to school and enjoy a short vacation. It was pretty damn chilly during the few nights I've been out. During the day it was pretty nice. I enjoyed cold breeze.

I was rockin a wife beater/tee/hoodie for tops and jeans w/ knee high socks day and night. I found that pretty comfortable... Until I visited this ridiculous beach right across the street from the zoo, where i was freeeeeeeezing my ass off during the breezy bright afternoon.....

[gizmo980]

It was unusually warm this morning in SF, so you should come prepared for anything... because while it's really hot today, it could drop back into our normal chilliness in a heartbeat. Once that fog rolls in, you'd better have a jacket handy! We have a basic understanding here that you should always layer, regardless of the time of day or current temperature. Typically it's in the mid 50s-60s both day & night, but the wind and fog makes it feel colder after sunset. Capris & a t-shirt are typically not appropriate for San Francisco, even (especially) in the summer, but you might get away with it this week. Have fun and bring a coat!!