Planning a trip to San Diego in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 2 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
26 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in July.
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Average temperature in San Diego in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Diego for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +79°F.
Is San Diego warm or cold in July?
San Diego is typically warm in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +66°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how July is compared to other months in San Diego:
Water temperature in San Diego in July
Water in San Diego in July is Fresh. It varies from +64°F to +70°F, with an average of +67°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +73°F.
The water temperature in July is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in San Diego are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +68°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +59°F.
Can you swim in San Diego in July?
Water temperature (+67°F) in San Diego in July might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in San Diego in July
San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+73°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+59°F
+61°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+95°F
+88°F
Rainfall
3 mm
2 mm
4 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+65°F
+67°F
+68°F
Humidity
75%
76%
76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
5
Cloudy days
24
26
24
Rainy days
3
2
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as good as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +73°F during the day.As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 3 mm to 2 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
August brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in San Diego in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in San Diego is gradually decreasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last July in San Diego?
This is the weather in San Diego in July 2023:
1 July
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+73°F
2 July
☁️
+73°F
3 July
☁️
+72°F
4 July
🌫️
+71°F
5 July
☀️
+72°F
6 July
☁️
+70°F
7 July
☁️
+69°F
8 July
☁️
+69°F
9 July
☁️
+70°F
10 July
☀️
+72°F
11 July
🌫️
+74°F
12 July
☁️
+78°F
13 July
☁️
+78°F
14 July
☁️
+76°F
15 July
☁️
+74°F
16 July
☁️
+73°F
17 July
☁️
+76°F
18 July
☀️
+76°F
19 July
☁️
+76°F
20 July
☀️
+75°F
21 July
☀️
+74°F
22 July
🌫️
+75°F
23 July
🌫️
+74°F
24 July
🌫️
+75°F
25 July
🌫️
+77°F
26 July
☀️
+81°F
27 July
☁️
+80°F
28 July
☁️
+75°F
29 July
☁️
+78°F
30 July
☁️
+78°F
31 July
☁️
+78°F
In July 2023 San Diego had 6 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how San Diego climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in San Diego in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+67°F) and the highest in 2014 (+74°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 156 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1311 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Diego in July:
Is July a good time to visit San Diego?
July is a really good time to go to San Diego. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Diego.
Can you sunbathe in San Diego in July?
July is warm in San Diego. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in San Diego in July?
In general, you can swim in San Diego in July, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +67°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is San Diego rainy in July?
San Diego is usually dry in July. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in San Diego in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Diego, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.