What Is the Best Silk Comforter for California Weather?
For most California homes, a medium-weight silk comforter of about 250 g/m² is the most flexible choice. Hot sleepers and warm Southern California bedrooms may prefer about 150 g/m². California's climate varies widely: January lows average 50°F in San Diego and 41°F in Sacramento.
How much California winters vary
| City | January high (°F) | January low (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 68 | 49 |
| San Diego | 66 | 50 |
| San Jose | 60 | 42 |
| San Francisco | 58 | 47 |
| Sacramento | 57 | 41 |
Source: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, compiled by Current Results.
Which of our comforters to choose
Our All Seasons comforter has 250 g/m² of mulberry silk and suits rooms at 62-73°F. For most of California Winter and cold Spring and Fall, this All Season Silk Comforter is your best choice. Our Spring/Fall silk comforter has 150 g/m², which is 40% thinner than the All Season Silk Duvet Insert and suits rooms at 68-78°F. If summer and winter feel very different where you live, owning both lets you switch or layer them, that's where our Winter bundle Silk Comforter come into the picture.
For more detailed information, see our guide to silk comforters in California and the West.