Month guide · San Diego · United States
San Diego in November
What November 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
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mild and quieter, with lower hotel rates outside the Thanksgiving weekend.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-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 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:48
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, clear skies and fewer visitors; occasional Santa Ana heat waves in October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in San Diego, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Clifftop trails wind through eroded sandstone and stands of the rare Torrey pine, one of the least common pine species in the United States, before dropping to Torrey Pines State Beach.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit San Diego?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit San Diego?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild and quieter, with lower hotel rates outside the Thanksgiving weekend.
+How warm is San Diego in November?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Diego in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.