Best Time to Visit San Diego, California, USA
San Diego is at its sunniest and driest in April–December.
The best time to visit San Diego for sunny, dry weather is April–December — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.2°C / 57.6°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 60 mm / 2.4 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Diego, California, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Diego's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 16.7°C62.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18°C64.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.7°C67.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.7°C71.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.1°C71.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.6°C61.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.2°C57.6°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
The best time to visit San Diego for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 22.6°C / 72.7°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Diego's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in San Diego?
The rainy season at San Diego, California runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 22 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is March (60 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the driest month in San Diego?
The driest month in San Diego is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Diego?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Diego — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 60 mm / 2.4 in in March, and the coldest month averages 14.2°C / 57.6°F.
Is San Diego climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Diego figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects San Diego specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.