Best time to visit San Diego

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When is the best time to visit San Diego?

The best time to visit San Diego is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in January in San Diego66
    Jan
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in February in San Diego66
    Feb
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in March in San Diego66
    Mar
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in April in San Diego70
    Apr
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in May in San Diego70
    May
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in June in San Diego73
    Jun
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in July in San Diego79
    Jul
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in August in San Diego81
    Aug
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in September in San Diego79
    Sep
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in October in San Diego75
    Oct
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in November in San Diego72
    Nov
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in December in San Diego66
    Dec

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The weather guide for California (San Diego) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in San Diego?

The hottest time of year in San Diego is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 81°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in San Diego?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in San Diego with 2.1 inches on average. There are normally 6 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in San Diego?

The sunniest time of year in San Diego is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in San Diego?

The sea is usually at its warmest in San Diego in August when the water temperature reaches 68°F.

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