San Diego in Autumn — Weather & What to Expect

23.5°C Average high
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14.8°C Average low
☀️ Excellent time to visit

Autumn in San Diego (September, October, November) averages daytime highs of 23.5°C and lows of 14.8°C, with around 53.1mm of rain across the season (7 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (September, October, November).

In the northern hemisphere, autumn in San Diego covers September, October, November.

Autumn in San Diego month by month

MonthHighLowRainRainy daysRating
September 25.6°C 18.3°C 17.5mm 1 10/10
October 23.9°C 15.2°C 8.8mm 3 10/10
November 21.1°C 10.8°C 26.8mm 3 10/10

What to pack for San Diego in autumn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is autumn a good time to visit San Diego?

Autumn in San Diego rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 23.5°C with 53.1mm of rain across the season.

How hot is San Diego in autumn?

Daytime highs average 23.5°C (74.3°F) across September, October, November, with nights around 14.8°C.

What months are autumn in San Diego?

San Diego is in the northern hemisphere, so autumn covers September, October, November.

See also: best time to visit San Diego · San Diego annual climate · San Diego in spring · San Diego in summer · San Diego in winter

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Autumn in San Diego — what to pack

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Packing cubes

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Cooling Towel Travel

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.