Season guide · San Diego · United States
San Diego in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Grey mornings in June, then reliable sun, warm water and peak crowds; Comic-Con and the Del Mar fair and races drive up prices. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 1 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 1 | 14.3 h | 4/5 |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 | 14.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 | 13.3 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 41 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: San Diego County Fair at Del Mar (usually June to early July)
- July: San Diego Comic-Con (usually July)
- July: Big Bay Boom fireworks on the bay (4 July)
- July: San Diego Pride (usually mid-July)
- July: Del Mar racing season opens (usually July)
- August: Del Mar thoroughbred racing (usually through early September)
Make the most of the weather
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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
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
Historic site · Point Loma
Cabrillo National Monument
Check the tide tables and visit the tide pools at low tide, usually best in winter afternoons.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Nature
Viewpoint · Point Loma
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Eroded sandstone cliffs, arches and sea caves line about 2 km of Point Loma's ocean side, south of Ocean Beach.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Aquarium · La Jolla
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Pair it with a calm-water swim or tide-pooling at La Jolla Shores just below.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Views
Day trips in summer
- Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California (About 45 minutes by car or 1 hour by Coaster) — Carlsbad combines LEGOLAND California, aimed at children aged about 2 to 12, with the Flower Fields' spring ranunculus blooms and a walkable seaside village with a long beach promenade.
- Encinitas and the North County coast (About 35 minutes by car or Coaster) — A string of surf towns north of the city: Del Mar's beach and racetrack, Solana Beach's cliffs, and Encinitas with Swami's surf break, the Self-Realization Fellowship meditation gardens and a main street of cafés.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit San Diego?
It is a trade-off: Grey mornings in June, then reliable sun, warm water and peak crowds; Comic-Con and the Del Mar fair and races drive up prices. The best months overall are April–May and September–October.
+What is the weather like in San Diego in summer?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.