What to Wear on Alcatraz: Weather Guide

Stay comfortable on Alcatraz: how to layer for fog, wind, and surprise sun on the bay.

1/29/2025

9 min read

Layer like an onion: base, warmth, wind shell.

Even in summer, wind on deck can feel wintry; bring a hat that won’t fly.

I wrote this guide to make your Alcatraz day easy, informative, and memorable — with honest tips gathered from repeat visits.