Best Time to Visit San Diego for Hiking – April Scores 92/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, November, October

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Weather

14°C – 23°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for San Diego

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	59	5.3	64%	shoulder
February	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	63	5.4	68%	shoulder
March	87Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	19°	41	4.7	67%	dry
April	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	20°	16	2.5	67%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	21°	7	1.7	70%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	1	0	73%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	0	0	75%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	26°	1	0	74%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	25°	3	0.6	73%	dry
October	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	23°	9	1.5	69%	dry
November	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	23	2.6	66%	dry
December	88Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	50	4.6	66%	dry