Month guide · San Diego · United States
San Diego in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Often the wettest month, but with plenty of clear days; Anza-Borrego's desert wildflowers may start blooming after a wet winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in San Diego: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:34
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, sometimes rainy, with cool evenings, whale-watching and the lowest hotel rates outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Lunar New Year celebrations in the Convoy District and downtown (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Aquarium · La Jolla
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Run by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the aquarium has a three-storey kelp forest tank, seahorses, a shark reef and exhibits on ocean science.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Views
Waterfront · Mission Beach
Mission Bay and Belmont Park
Rent bikes and ride the ocean-front boardwalk from Mission Beach to Pacific Beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Museum · Embarcadero
USS Midway Museum
The aircraft carrier USS Midway served from 1945 to 1992 and is now moored on the downtown waterfront.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Waterfront · La Jolla
La Jolla Cove
Keep a respectful distance from the sea lions and seals; rangers and signs mark the closed areas.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit San Diego?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
San Diego in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit San Diego?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Often the wettest month, but with plenty of clear days; Anza-Borrego's desert wildflowers may start blooming after a wet winter.
+How warm is San Diego in February?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Diego in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.