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San Diego County Weather Forecast

San Diego County weather: 76°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 76°F now🕔 12:37 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.3 million

Summary

San Diego County is a county in California. San Diego County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 3.3 million.

Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in San Diego County with clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 69°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit San Diego County is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 2 mi away. Nearby highlights include Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort and Joshua Tree National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 6.1°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in San Diego County today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for San Diego County

⚠️Extreme Heat Watch · Severe
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 22 at 9:43PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA

Weather in San Diego County right now

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76°F
Clear · feels like 82°F
Humidity74%
Wind4 mph W
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover7%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset7:25 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:37 AM, Aug 23 local time.

See the San Diego County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 PM🌙75°0%5 mph
9 PM☁️73°0%3 mph
10 PM☁️72°0%3 mph
11 PM🌥️71°0%2 mph
12 AM🌥️71°0%1 mph
1 AM🌥️70°0%1 mph
2 AM☁️70°0%1 mph
3 AM🌙70°0%1 mph
4 AM🌙68°0%2 mph
5 AM🌙67°0%2 mph
6 AM🌥️67°0%3 mph
7 AM🌥️67°0%3 mph
8 AM71°0%4 mph
9 AM☀️77°0%4 mph
10 AM☀️83°0%5 mph
11 AM☀️86°0%7 mph
12 PM☀️86°0%9 mph
1 PM☀️86°1%9 mph
2 PM☀️86°1%10 mph
3 PM☁️85°1%9 mph
4 PM☁️84°1%8 mph
5 PM☀️82°2%4 mph
6 PM☀️82°2%5 mph
7 PM🌙77°2%7 mph

16-day forecast for San Diego County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌥️ Fog84° / 69°0%8 mph7
Sun, Aug 23🌥️ Fog86° / 67°2%10 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌥️ Fog85° / 67°1%8 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☀️ Clear sky86° / 76°1%9 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☀️ Clear sky79° / 73°1%13 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle79° / 72°1% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast83° / 75°3%8 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast79° / 75°1%8 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast82° / 74°1%8 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast77° / 73°2%11 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky77° / 73°1%10 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☀️ Clear sky81° / 72°10%8 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky84° / 74°19%9 mph8
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky80° / 74°23%9 mph8
Sat, Sep 5🌤️ Mainly clear81° / 73°17%11 mph8
Sun, Sep 6🌤️ Mainly clear80° / 73°12%9 mph8

Climate in San Diego County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January65°48°2,4 in★★★★
February65°50°3,1 in★★★★
March67°52°2,7 in★★★★
April67°54°0,5 in★★★★★
May69°58°0,3 in★★★★★
June72°61°0,1 in★★★★★
July76°64°0,0 in★★★★★
August78°65°0,6 in★★★★★
September76°64°0,8 in★★★★★
October75°58°0,8 in★★★★★
November69°52°2,1 in★★★★
December66°49°1,3 in★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in San Diego County

63
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.518.3 µg/m³
PM1022.1 µg/m³
Ozone9 µg/m³
NO₂40.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset7:25 PM
Daylight13h 8m
Solar noon12:51 PM
Golden hour (am)6:17 AM - 7:17 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:25 PM - 7:25 PM
Blue hour (am)5:47 AM - 6:17 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:25 PM - 7:55 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset1:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit San Diego County

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Diego County?

San Diego County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 32.7157, -117.1611. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in San Diego County right now?

It is currently 76°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit San Diego County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Diego County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is San Diego County in?

San Diego County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:37 AM.

How many people live in San Diego County?

San Diego County has a population of approximately 3.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to San Diego County?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 2 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 111 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 259 mi away.

What are the top things to do in San Diego County?

Popular options include Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica State Beach and Hollywood Sign.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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