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San Diego in April
What April is really like in San Diego: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit San Diego. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Clear, mild days with the last of the rain; a comfortable month for hiking at Torrey Pines and the coast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in San Diego: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (19°C (66°F)), April is warmer; by May highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:18
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild days, spring break crowds in March, the Carlsbad flower fields and desert blooms after wet winters; morning marine layer grows by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter school holidays (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Mission Bay
SeaWorld San Diego
The marine theme park on Mission Bay combines aquariums and animal presentations with roller coasters and water rides.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Park · Barrio Logan
Chicano Park
Combine it with lunch and the galleries along Logan Avenue nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
Park · Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Built largely for the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition, Balboa Park lines El Prado with Spanish Colonial Revival buildings housing museums including the San Diego Museum of Art, the Museum of Us, the Fleet Science Center and the Natural History Museum.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Kids
- Art
- Outdoors
Zoo · Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo
Arrive at opening, ride the bus tour first to get your bearings, then walk the canyons before the midday heat.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit San Diego?
One of the best months to visit San Diego, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit San Diego?
It is one of the best months to visit San Diego. Clear, mild days with the last of the rain; a comfortable month for hiking at Torrey Pines and the coast.
+How warm is San Diego in April?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Diego in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.