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Ferry Building and Embarcadero: a food-and-waterfront walkAn example packing list for San Francisco in June
Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.
Clothing
- Underwear
- Bras (if worn)
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Breathable shirt
- Comfortable trousers
- Removable sweater or fleece
- Packable windproof jacket
- Broken-in walking shoes with grip
- Sun hat (for longer clear-weather outings)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- Skincare products
- Sunscreen
- Hairbrush or comb
- Shaving supplies (if used)
- Menstrual products (if needed)
- Contact lens solution (if used)
Essentials
- Passport or accepted travel ID
- Travel tickets and booking confirmations
- Wallet and payment cards
- Phone
- Charging cable and charger
- Travel adapter (if needed)
- Medication (if needed)
- Glasses or contact lenses (if used)
- Refillable water bottle
- Day bag
- Power bank (if needed)
- Water-resistant pouch
- Compact umbrella (if preferred)
Monthly weather and packing notes
June’s airport averages do not mean every city neighbourhood is hot. Keep a fleece or knit and windproof jacket ready for the Golden Gate or a ferry deck, with a breathable shirt underneath. Comfortable shoes and sun protection suit longer park walks.
- Daytime
- 20–24°C
- Evenings
- 10–14°C
- Rain
- Usually dry; coastal fog possible
- Daylight
- Use daylight for park paths and viewpoints, with a layer for later returns.
- Packing style
- Removable warmth, wind protection and comfortable walking shoes
NOAA NCEI San Francisco International Airport station USW00023234, 1991–2020 normals: mean daily maximum 71.5°F (21.9°C), minimum 53.6°F (12.0°C); monthly precipitation 0.14 inches (3.6 mm). Clothing bands convert to Celsius, round and expand 2°C each way; they are outfit prompts, not forecast limits. The airport is south of the city and is not a forecast for foggy ocean-facing neighbourhoods. Check actual dates and local conditions.
Outfit ideas for your outings
June around the Ferry Building
- Breathable shirt
- Comfortable trousers
- Removable sweater
- Walking shoes with grip
- Windproof outer layer
Golden Gate viewpoint or bay deck
- Shirt
- Warm knit or fleece
- Windproof outer layer
- Comfortable long trousers
- Secure walking shoes
Golden Gate Park and an indoor visit
- Breathable top
- Removable knit
- Comfortable trousers or skirt
- Walking shoes
- Day bag for spare layers
What to leave behind
- Only beach clothes: coastal fog and wind can make a bay outing cool even in summer.
- Stiff unworn shoes: hills, transit steps and park paths call for footwear tested before travel.
Reviewed 2026-10-13
NOAA NCEI: San Francisco airport 1991–2020 monthly normals · National Park Service: bay fog and wind · SFMTA: current transport and fares