San Diego FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting San Diego.

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

Boasting over 260 days of sunshine a year, and known for its consistent, warm weather, there’s never really a bad time to visit San Diego. That said, some months are better for travelling than others, and the best time to visit San Diego is between March and November. The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn afford fewer crowds and mild temperatures with highs between 19°C-21°C from March to May and highs between 21°C-25°C from September to November. Autumn in particular has plenty of events and festivals to attend, making San Diego an ideal place to extend the summer holidays. The summer months of June to August are pleasantly warm with ocean breezes tempering the daytime highs of 26°C, perfect for a summer holiday. Winter in San Diego is the low season as the ocean’s waters become too cold for swimming. Daytime highs reach 19°C and nighttime lows hit 10°C making the months between December and February ideal for a temperate city break.

What is the time difference between the UK and San Diego?

GMT – 8 hours

What places combine well with San Diego?

Benefiting from an international airport and a border location, San Diego is an excellent starting point from which to visit the rest of Southern California – Orange County and Los Angeles are both within easy reach – or take a trip down into Mexico with our sister company, Journey Latin America.

What are the main cultural events in San Diego?

January – San Diego Restaurant Week
January – PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open
February – San Diego Museum Month
June to July – San Diego County Fair
July – Comic-Con International (the largest comics and pop culture event in the USA)
July to September – Del Mar Racing Season
September – Miramar Air Show
October – Kids Free San Diego (children go free to any attraction in the city for the month)
November – San Diego Beer Week
November – San Diego Food & Wine Festival
November – Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival (3-day music, food and arts festival)