Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, November, October
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to San Diego?
The best time to visit San Diego for hiking is April, November, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Monthly weather & climate data for San Diego
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 59 |
February | 84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 63 |
March | 87Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 41 |
April | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 16 |
May | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 7 |
June | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 1 |
July | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 0 |
August | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 1 |
September | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 22° | 3 |
October | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 9 |
November | 90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 23 |
December | 88Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 50 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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