San Francisco in April
Mild spring days
- Temperature
- 10–17°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Mostly dry and mild.
–Can be windy.
April is mild and mostly dry, a good month for walking the city's hills.
San Francisco vs San Diego in April
San Diego edges it in April. San Francisco averages 10–17°C with moderate crowds; San Diego 14–20°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
San Francisco and San Diego
The verdict for April
- WeatherVery similar7/10 vs 7.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$$ vs $$
- OverallSan Diego comes out ahead6/10 vs 6.5/10
San Diego in April
Spring sunshine
- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Pleasant and mild.
–Water is still cold.
April is mild and sunny, a good month for the zoo, Balboa Park and coastal walks.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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