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San Diego in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for San Diego in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in San Diego in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to San Diego in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in October.

Average temperature in San Diego in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Diego for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +75°F.

Is San Diego warm or cold in October?

San Diego is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

October is one of the warmest months in San Diego, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Diego in October

San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+73°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+48°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+97°F+95°F
Rainfall
9 mm20 mm34 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%71%67%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
7910
Cloudy days
222017
Rainy days
123
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 7 to 9.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in San Diego in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 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 October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Diego wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 17% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in San Diego?

This is the weather in San Diego in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+73°F
2 October
☁️
+72°F
3 October
☁️
+72°F
4 October
☁️
+72°F
5 October
🌫️
+71°F
6 October
🌫️
+71°F
7 October
🌫️
+73°F
8 October
☀️
+74°F
9 October
🌫️
+73°F
10 October
☁️
+71°F
11 October
☁️
+71°F
12 October
☁️
+72°F
13 October
🌫️
+70°F
14 October
☁️
+68°F
15 October
☁️
+71°F
16 October
☁️
+71°F
17 October
☁️
+72°F
18 October
☀️
+84°F
19 October
☀️
+90°F
20 October
☁️
+84°F
21 October
🌫️
+73°F
22 October
☁️
+70°F
23 October
🌧️
+69°F
24 October
☀️
+72°F
25 October
☀️
+72°F
26 October
☀️
+70°F
27 October
☁️
+69°F
28 October
☀️
+70°F
29 October
☀️
+70°F
30 October
☀️
+73°F
31 October
☀️
+75°F
In October 2023 San Diego had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+71°F) and the highest in 2017 (+87°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Diego in October:

Is October a good time to visit San Diego?

October 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 October?

October 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.

Is San Diego rainy in October?

San Diego is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in San Diego in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in San Diego

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.