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San Diego in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for San Diego in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in San Diego in February 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to San Diego in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 69 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in February.

Average temperature in San Diego in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Diego for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +23°C.

Is San Diego warm or cold in February?

San Diego is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in San Diego, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Diego in February

San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+18°C+18°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+3°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+30°C+31°C
Rainfall
66 mm69 mm62 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%68%70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
977
Cloudy days
171619
Rainy days
555
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +18°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 69 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in January to 7 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in San Diego in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in San Diego is gradually decreasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 18% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
February is one of the rainiest months in San Diego, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Diego wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 17% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in San Diego?

This is the weather in San Diego in February 2023:
1 February
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+17°C
2 February
☀️
+18°C
3 February
☀️
+17°C
4 February
☀️
+19°C
5 February
☀️
+19°C
6 February
☀️
+21°C
7 February
☀️
+23°C
8 February
☀️
+24°C
9 February
☀️
+26°C
10 February
☀️
+27°C
11 February
☀️
+26°C
12 February
☀️
+30°C
13 February
☀️
+26°C
14 February
☀️
+25°C
15 February
🌧️
+18°C
16 February
🌧️
+17°C
17 February
☀️
+20°C
18 February
☀️
+20°C
19 February
☀️
+19°C
20 February
🌫️
+18°C
21 February
☁️
+16°C
22 February
☁️
+15°C
23 February
🌧️
+12°C
24 February
☀️
+15°C
25 February
☀️
+15°C
26 February
☀️
+18°C
27 February
☁️
+20°C
28 February
☀️
+23°C
In February 2023 San Diego had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 52%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how San Diego climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in San Diego in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+18°C) and the highest in 2016 (+25°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 754 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Diego in February:

Is February a good time to visit San Diego?

February is a really good time to go to San Diego. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Diego.

Can you sunbathe in San Diego in February?

February has mild temperatures in San Diego. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is San Diego rainy in February?

San Diego is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Diego in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in San Diego

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Diego, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.