San Diego in Spring — Weather & What to Expect

18.9°C Average high
|
12.1°C Average low
☀️ Excellent time to visit

Spring in San Diego (March, April, May) averages daytime highs of 18.9°C and lows of 12.1°C, with around 116.9mm of rain across the season (15 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (March, April, May).

In the northern hemisphere, spring in San Diego covers March, April, May.

Spring in San Diego month by month

MonthHighLowRainRainy daysRating
March 17.2°C 9.7°C 81.3mm 10 10/10
April 19.2°C 12.2°C 30.3mm 3 10/10
May 20.3°C 14.3°C 5.3mm 2 10/10

What to pack for San Diego in spring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is spring a good time to visit San Diego?

Spring in San Diego rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 18.9°C with 116.9mm of rain across the season.

How hot is San Diego in spring?

Daytime highs average 18.9°C (66.0°F) across March, April, May, with nights around 12.1°C.

What months are spring in San Diego?

San Diego is in the northern hemisphere, so spring covers March, April, May.

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

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Spring in San Diego — what to pack

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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.