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San Diego in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Diego in November 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Are you considering a trip to San Diego in November? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 34 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • November is usually the driest month of the year in San Diego

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in November.

Average temperature in San Diego in November

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

The temperature in November is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +17°C.

Is San Diego warm or cold in November?

San Diego is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +13°C.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in San Diego:

Water temperature in San Diego in November

Water in San Diego in November is Fresh. It varies from +16°C to +18°C, with an average of +17°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +21°C.

In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in San Diego are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +20°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +15°C.

Can you swim in San Diego in November?

Water temperature (+17°C) in San Diego in November might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in San Diego in November

San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+23°C+21°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+5°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+35°C+27°C
Rainfall
20 mm34 mm53 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+18°C+17°C+16°C
Humidity
71%67%67%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
8910
Cloudy days
171412
Rainy days
679
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as good as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 34 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 8 to 9.

December brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 27%, leading to total precipitation of around 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Diego wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 34% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in San Diego?

This is the weather in San Diego in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+28°C
2 November
☀️
+26°C
3 November
☀️
+24°C
4 November
☀️
+24°C
5 November
☀️
+23°C
6 November
🌫️
+21°C
7 November
☁️
+20°C
8 November
☀️
+21°C
9 November
☀️
+23°C
10 November
☀️
+24°C
11 November
☀️
+23°C
12 November
☀️
+26°C
13 November
☀️
+24°C
14 November
☀️
+24°C
15 November
☁️
+21°C
16 November
🌫️
+22°C
17 November
☀️
+22°C
18 November
🌫️
+21°C
19 November
☁️
+20°C
20 November
☀️
+23°C
21 November
☀️
+24°C
22 November
☀️
+25°C
23 November
☁️
+23°C
24 November
☁️
+18°C
25 November
☀️
+19°C
26 November
☀️
+21°C
27 November
☁️
+21°C
28 November
☁️
+20°C
29 November
☁️
+18°C
30 November
🌧️
+17°C
In November 2023 San Diego had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+19°C) and the highest in 2014 (+23°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 156 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1311 mm.

FAQ

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

Is November a good time to visit San Diego?

November 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 November?

November 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!

Can you swim in San Diego in November?

In general, you can swim in San Diego in November, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +17°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is San Diego rainy in November?

San Diego is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in San Diego in November?

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

Other cities in USA

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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, 2023.

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.