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San Diego in September

Summer without crowds

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is one of the best months to visit San Diego.

September has summer weather without the summer crowds, once Labor Day passes.

7/10 overall19–25°CModerate crowds$$$
Weather9/10
Crowds6.5/10
Prices$$$
Events5/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
19–25°C
Warm and sunny.
Crowds
Moderate
Calmer after Labor Day.
Prices
$$$
Rates ease after Labor Day.

+Warm water, fewer people.

–Hot spells are possible inland.

My tip for September

Kayak the La Jolla sea caves on a calm morning.

  • Beach
  • Kayaking

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in San Diego, 1st for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.

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Weather

Weather in San Diego in September

In September San Diego averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 3 mm of rain or snow over 1 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
25°C
77°F
Average low
19°C
66°F
Precipitation
3 mm
Wet days
1

Climate data: NOAA (San Diego International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

San Diego in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit San Diego?
September is one of the best months to visit San Diego. It ranks 2 of 12 months in San Diego overall (1 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm water, fewer people. The main downside: Hot spells are possible inland.
What is the weather like in San Diego in September?
Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 3 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
Is San Diego crowded in September?
Crowds are moderate. Calmer after Labor Day. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is San Diego in September?
Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Rates ease after Labor Day. 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 (September ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.

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Warm water, fewer people.

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