When to go to San Diego?
Balboa Park is the green heart of the city: a celebrated zoo, a row of museums and Spanish-revival arcades all within the same grounds. Old Town holds the Mexican beginnings in adobe walls and mariachi, while Coronado adds a wide flat beach across the bay. On the waterfront, the carrier USS Midway lets you walk its flight deck.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in San Diego, aim for March to December.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in San Diego
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 | 97 | 12 | 62 |
| February | 8.8 | 79 | 12 | 65 |
| March | 9.7 | 92 | 13 | 67 |
| April | 10.7 | 7 | 15 | 78 |
| May | 10.8 | 4 | 16 | 78 |
| June | 11.6 | 2 | 19 | 83 |
| July | 12.0 | 8 | 21 | 86 |
| August | 11.5 | 14 | 22 | 85 |
| September | 10.1 | 24 | 21 | 79 |
| October | 9.6 | 5 | 19 | 78 |
| November | 9.4 | 34 | 15 | 73 |
| December | 8.4 | 28 | 13 | 68 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In San Diego, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is June (about 2 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 395 mm of rain falls, and 10 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in San Diego?
- Balboa Park and zoo
- Old Town San Diego
- Coronado Island and beach
- USS Midway Museum
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