Should I pack sunscreen for San Francisco in January?

Optional — bring it if you have the space. Bring a stick or travel-size — better than a sunburn on day one.

Pack or skip

Sunscreen for San Francisco in January

Verdict

Optional

Bring a stick or travel-size — better than a sunburn on day one.

San Francisco in January averages highs of 57°F, lows of 46°F, 11 rainy days.

That climate makes sunscreen a judgment call. Bring a stick or travel-size — better than a sunburn on day one.