San Francisco, California-- One of the
biggest mistakes people make in visiting
San Francisco is in thinking that it
will be sunny and warm. San Francisco
often is just absolutely gorgeous, but
those days are mixed with chillier days,
fog and some rain which peaks around
January at nearly five inches on
average. June through October are
San Francisco's months for peak weather
that tourists seek, especially when out
riding on boat tours to Alcatraz or
dining on Hornblower dinner cruises.
Always take jackets with you to San
Francisco. The city has beaches that you
can enjoy, but the water temperatures
are pretty cold and in some spots the
waves are turbulent so heed posted
warning. Dress in layers as the
days become warm and then the breezes or
fog arrives and you chill to the bone if
not prepared. San Francisco is one of
the most popular places in the world to
visit because of its famed fogs, cable
cars, hilly vistas and weather. Enjoy it
and always bring a jacket so you'll be
prepared.
The highest recorded temperature was 103°F in 2000
and the lowest recorded temperature was
23°F in 1996. January is the average
coolest and wettest month.
