San Francisco – A Gateway to Exploration
The Golden Gate Bridge is ready to welcome you to the amazing city of San Francisco, popular with fun seeking travellers the world over. This is California’s epicenter of technology, cable cars and cool residents. It is also home to a particularly strange climate, which is susceptible to changing on an hourly basis! Take a look at this weather guide then check out some of the best things to do once you’ve got a hang on the forecast.
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Weather forecast
Check the weather just before your trip so that you know what to pack. It often changes on a daily, even hourly, basis and certainly differs by the month. Here is an approximate guide on temperature highs and lows in Fahrenheit.
January: 46 – 57
February: 48 – 60
March: 49 – 61
April: 50 – 63
May: 51 – 64
June: 53 – 66
July: 54 – 66
August: 55 – 67
September: 56 – 70
October: 55 – 69
November: 51 – 64
December: 47 – 57
It can be pretty windy all year round in the hills, so take a jacket and scarf to carry around. At the bottom it tends to stay pretty warm! Generally speaking it is pleasant weather throughout all of the seasons, so you can take advantage of the attractions, sights and al fresco eating all year round.
Things to do
The Golden Gate Bridge that you saw as you came into the city — take a walk along it. This bridge is on many a bucket list! There is also the Golden Gate park, which boasts over 1000 acres of picnic spots and museums. To get a taste of the local life and atmosphere, take a stroll through Mission District and Castro. Take a vintage cable car for a postcard perfect moment then head to the Union Square neighbourhood for a bite to eat.
You can also get back to nature at the Muir Woods National Monument and Fisherman’s Wharf. If the rain does fall, take cover in The Exploratorium! Another favorite for adventurous tourists are the 992 feet high Twin Peaks — not for the faint hearted. You can also take a trip out to Alcatraz Island where a famous but now defunct prison stands.
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Phew, there is so much to do in San Francisco that you probably won’t even notice the weather. Do your research on hotels in San Francisco as the city has plenty of places to stay and you’ll find deals throughout the year, regardless of the season. Remember to pack a comfortable and sturdy pair of walking shoes — you’re definitely going to need them. Also be aware that there are lots of hills and steps in this glorious city, so you’re going to get a bit of a workout too.
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