San Diego, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in San Diego now
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San Diego weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Diego.
This week in San Diego
Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Diego
What is the weather usually like in San Diego?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 82°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 45°F average low
- 11.0 inprecipitation per year · 280 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Diego: June–July and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN DIEGO MONTGOMERY FLD, CA US (USW00003131), adjusted for the elevation of San Diego.
San Diego weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Diego through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in San Diego?
San Diego has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 45°F (7°C).
It gets about 11.0 inches (280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit San Diego is June–July and September–October. At 423 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in San Diego
What is the hottest month in San Diego?
August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in San Diego?
December, with an average low of 45°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in San Diego?
About 11.0 inches (280 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in San Diego?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
June–July and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Diego have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in San Diego in November?
Highs average 73°F and lows 50°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in San Diego?
Around 6:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this San Diego weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of San Diego.
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