County in California

San Diego County Weather Forecast

San Diego County weather: 74°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 74°F now🕔 2:34 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.3 million

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

🌥️ 90° / 70°

Fog · 1% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌤️ 89° / 76°

Mainly clear · 2% rain · wind 9 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.6/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.9
Outdoors9.9
Beach day7.2
Swimming7
Hiking9.6
Running8.9
Cycling9.8
Camping9.8
Fishing9.8
Photography8.9
Stargazing7.6
Family time9.9
Driving9.8
Flying out9.8

Active alerts for San Diego County

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 1:58AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 74°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 2 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 2:34 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 24, 2026 at 2:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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