Best Time to Visit San Diego

Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May. Aug is warmest (26.7°C high); Mar is rainiest (60 mm).

San Diego weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan19.88.7584.9
Feb20.19.3545.9
Mar2010.4607.8
Apr21.711.7229.8
May22.113.9610.3
Jun23.815.7211
Jul25.817.6111
Aug26.718.4210.5
Sep26.617.568.8
Oct2514.7116.9
Nov22.510.7325.5
Dec20.28.3374.6

Average high temperature

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 20°
Apr 22°
May 22°
Jun 24°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 25°
Nov 23°
Dec 20°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugMay

Beaches: JulAugSepJun

Hiking: JunMayJulApr

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

San Diego quick facts

What to pack

Mild year-round — pack layers and a light jacket.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Mar, about 60 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 26.7°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.