San Diego weather
At 11:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (73°F). Real rain for 7 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Jul–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for San Diego, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Jul–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About San Diego weather
Is it raining in San Diego right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in San Diego this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 14–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in San Diego lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San Diego?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
San Diego weather by month
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit San Diego is Apr–May, Jul–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in December to 29°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in San Diego?
February is the wettest month, with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in San Diego?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does San Diego have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 55 mm (2.2 in).
How warm is the sea in San Diego?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (71°F) and coolest in January at about 15°C (58°F). It stays cool all year.
San Diego weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months