San Diego in November
Good time to visit
November offers pleasant fall weather with returning affordability. It's a solid choice if you don't need guaranteed beach weather.
Weather
November brings cooler, more variable weather with highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C. Rain starts returning – expect 2-3 wet days. The marine layer becomes less frequent, giving you more reliable morning sunshine.
22°C high13°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$190/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving weekend events
- •Holiday lights begin in Balboa Park
November Tips
- •Thanksgiving weekend brings brief crowd surges but good deals
- •Perfect hiking weather with cooler temperatures
- •Restaurant Week deals start appearing as tourist season winds down
All Months
April through October delivers San Diego's legendary weather. Temperatures hover between 65-75°F with minimal rain. But these are also peak tourist months with higher prices and crowds.
Summer (June-August) means perfect beach weather but also Comic-Con in July, which books up hotels citywide. Hotel rates spike to $300+ per night during the convention.
Fall (September-November) might be the sweet spot. Ocean temperatures peak in September, crowds thin out after Labor Day, and hotel prices drop 20-30%.
Winter brings the city's only real rain, mostly January and February. But temperatures still hit 65°F most days. Hotel rates drop to their lowest, sometimes under $150/night downtown.
Spring (March-May) offers great weather with wildflower blooms in the desert areas. Baseball season starts, and the city feels energized.
Avoid visiting during major conventions like Comic-Con (July) or the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (June) unless you're participating. Everything books up and prices double.
San Diego Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
10/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
8/10
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