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San Diego in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Diego in September 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to San Diego in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 9 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the hottest month of the year in San Diego;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in September.

Average temperature in San Diego in September

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

The temperature in September is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +63°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +73°F.

Is San Diego warm or cold in September?

San Diego is typically warm in September.

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

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

September is the hottest month in San Diego, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Diego in September

San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+55°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+100°F+97°F
Rainfall
3 mm9 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%74%71%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
579
Cloudy days
262220
Rainy days
012
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 3 mm to 9 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 5 to 7.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Diego is gradually decreasing during September, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 20% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September 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 September in San Diego?

This is the weather in San Diego in September 2023:
1 September
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+84°F
2 September
☀️
+85°F
3 September
☀️
+89°F
4 September
☁️
+91°F
5 September
☀️
+85°F
6 September
🌫️
+84°F
7 September
☀️
+88°F
8 September
🌫️
+89°F
9 September
☁️
+88°F
10 September
🌧️
+78°F
11 September
🌧️
+82°F
12 September
☁️
+80°F
13 September
☁️
+78°F
14 September
☀️
+75°F
15 September
☁️
+74°F
16 September
☀️
+74°F
17 September
☀️
+73°F
18 September
☁️
+72°F
19 September
☀️
+74°F
20 September
☀️
+76°F
21 September
☁️
+75°F
22 September
☀️
+76°F
23 September
☀️
+79°F
24 September
☁️
+80°F
25 September
☀️
+80°F
26 September
☀️
+79°F
27 September
☀️
+83°F
28 September
☀️
+82°F
29 September
🌫️
+76°F
30 September
🌫️
+74°F
In September 2023 San Diego had 16 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+75°F) and the highest in 2020 (+93°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 0 mm.

FAQ

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

Is September a good time to visit San Diego?

September 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 September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in San Diego in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego in September, 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.