Month guide · San Diego · United States
San Diego in June
What June is really like in San Diego: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. 'June Gloom' keeps beaches grey until midday; the San Diego County Fair runs at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 5th-warmest month in San Diego: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:40
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Summer (June–August). Grey mornings in June, then reliable sun, warm water and peak crowds; Comic-Con and the Del Mar fair and races drive up prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- San Diego County Fair at Del Mar (usually June to early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Waterfront · La Jolla
La Jolla Cove
A small sheltered cove below sandstone cliffs, part of a protected underwater park where snorkellers see bright orange garibaldi and leopard sharks gather offshore in summer.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Iconic
Architecture · Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
Take the ferry to Coronado, rent a bike at the landing and ride the flat streets to the hotel and beach.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Couples
- History
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Historic site · Old Town
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
The park preserves the first settled area of San Diego, with restored adobe and wooden buildings from the Mexican and early American periods, a blacksmith, a schoolhouse and small free museums.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Food
Neighbourhood · Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter
Walk Fifth Avenue in the early evening when the street lamps come on, before the late-night crowds arrive.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- History
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit San Diego?
A shoulder-season month, 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 June a good time to visit San Diego?
It is a shoulder-season month. 'June Gloom' keeps beaches grey until midday; the San Diego County Fair runs at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
+How warm is San Diego in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Diego in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.