San Diego Weather Forecast
San Diego weather: 68°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for San Diego
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 17 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for San Diego
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 1 at 8:59PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
16-day forecast for San Diego
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 97° / 68° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 71° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 83° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 82° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 77° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 78° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 78° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 76° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 75° | 0% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 73° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 72° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 72° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 69° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 67° | 11% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 67° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 72° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
What this means for San Diego
Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 97°F is 22°F above the 75°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.
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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 68°F (20°C) with fog. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 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 5:30 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
