Best time to visit San Diego
Go inall year round
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Early summer can be foggy at the beach.
See San Diego on the globeSan Diego month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Grey whale migration |
| February | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Grey whale migration |
| March | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Grey whale migration |
| April | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 21°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 23°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Comic-Con |
| August | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 24°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Grey whale migration |
Festivals, events and seasons in San Diego
- July🎉 Comic-ConLate July; hotels fill up.
- Dec–Mar🌿 Grey whale migrationWhales pass close to the coast.
Good to know
- Flights to San Diego are usually cheapest in December–February.
- Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.
San Diego has one of the mildest climates in the US.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
The best time to visit San Diego is all year round. Early summer can be foggy at the beach.
What is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego?
Flights are usually cheapest in December–February, when demand is lowest.
When is San Diego busiest?
San Diego is busiest in June–August.
What is the weather like in San Diego?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C, and January the coolest at 19°C.
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