San Diego in November
Mild and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is one of the best months to visit San Diego.
November is mild and quiet, a good value month for the city and the coast.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–22°C
- Mild and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quiet before the holidays.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
+Good value and calm.
–Shorter days.
My tip for November
Watch the sunset from Sunset Cliffs.
- City break
- Food
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in San Diego, 5th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; and it's also the best value.
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Weather
Weather in San Diego in November
In November San Diego averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 20 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: NOAA (San Diego International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
San Diego in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit San Diego?
- November is one of the best months to visit San Diego. It ranks 2 of 12 months in San Diego overall (5 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Good value and calm. The main downside: Shorter days.
- What is the weather like in San Diego in November?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 20 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Mild and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is San Diego crowded in November?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quiet before the holidays. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is San Diego in November?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. November is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit San Diego?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (November ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.