San Diego in October
Warm and easy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is the best month to visit San Diego.
October is still warm, with quieter beaches and better rates.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–24°C
- Warm and sunny, with occasional dry Santa Ana winds.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
+Warm and quiet.
–Hot Santa Ana winds on some days.
My tip for October
On Santa Ana days, stay near the coast where it is cooler.
- Beach
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in San Diego, 3rd for weather, 4th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in San Diego in October
In October San Diego averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 13 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: NOAA (San Diego International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
San Diego in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit San Diego?
- October is the best month to visit San Diego. It ranks 1 of 12 months in San Diego overall (3 for weather, 4 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Warm and quiet. The main downside: Hot Santa Ana winds on some days.
- What is the weather like in San Diego in October?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 13 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Warm and sunny, with occasional dry Santa Ana winds. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is San Diego crowded in October?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quieter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is San Diego in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit San Diego?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.