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San Diego Weather Forecast

San Diego weather: 80°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 80°F now🕔 6:24 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.4 million

14-day forecast for San Diego

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌥️ Fog84° / 69°0%8 mph7
Sun, Aug 23🌥️ Fog86° / 67°2%11 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast84° / 68°1%10 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°11%8 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky84° / 74°13%9 mph8
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky80° / 74°23%9 mph8

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 81°F against a August normal of 78°F - 36°F above.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 3% of a normal August week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).

What this means for San Diego

Compared with normal

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.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 47°F.

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?

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

What is the weather like in San Diego right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 67% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

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

What time zone is San Diego in?

San Diego observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:24 PM.

How many people live in San Diego?

San Diego has a population of approximately 1.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to San Diego?

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?

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

What places are in San Diego?

San Diego covers 2 places in this atlas, including San Diego International Airport and Coronado Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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