🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, USA
What to Pack for Outside Lands 2026
Built from about 15 years of weather records at the site: typical highs of 18°C, overnight lows of 13°C and around 0.0mm of rain per day.
The weather you're packing for
| Day | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 18°C | 13°C | 0.0 mm |
| Sat 8 Aug | 18°C | 13°C | 0.0 mm |
| Sun 9 Aug | 18°C | 13°C | 0.0 mm |
Long-run averages for each festival day, not a forecast. Check the Outside Lands forecast page in the week before you travel.
Always in the bag
- Refillable water bottle — sealed or empty so it gets through the gate.
- Sunscreen SPF 50 — even a cloudy festival day is six hours outdoors.
- Power bank — your phone is your ticket, your map and your group chat.
- Earplugs — for the front rail and for the campsite at 4am.
- More socks than days.
Sun and heat
Highs average 18°C, so heat is rarely the main problem — but the warmest day still reaches about 18°C and shade is limited at most sites.
- A wide-brim hat and sunglasses beat a cap for full-day sets.
- Loose, light-coloured long sleeves cover more skin and feel cooler than a vest.
Rain kit (lightweight)
Rain falls on roughly 0% of Outside Lands days, averaging 0.0mm a day and about 0.0mm across the main days.
- A packable rain shell — it weighs nothing and one shower is still likely.
- A bin bag or dry bag for the tent floor if a storm does roll in.
- Broken-in trainers rather than boots; the ground usually stays firm.
Sleeping and night layers
Overnight lows average 13°C, with the coldest festival night typically near 13°C (Sat 8 Aug). A 2-season bag with a comfort rating around 8°C covers these nights comfortably.
- An insulated mat — the ground takes more heat than the air.
- Thermal base layer and sleep socks that never leave the tent.
- A packable insulated jacket for the walk back from the last set.
- A hoodie you don't mind losing.
Why the Outside Lands site matters
Outside Lands is famous for the fog — visibility drops, hoodies and beanies come out, and first-time attendees from out of town are routinely caught underdressed. The cool, damp air actually helps the crowd stay comfortable for long sets, and the cypress and eucalyptus trees of Golden Gate Park give the festival a uniquely sheltered, woodland feel that other US festivals never have.