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The best months to get married in San Diego are May through September, based on 30 years of weather records. In June, an average afternoon reaches 72°F, the average night drops to 63°F, and rain of 0.10 inch or more falls on about 0.1 of a day.
The figures come from San Diego Lindbergh Field. The method page explains how the score, rain odds and light times are worked out.
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Best Months To Get Married In San Diego
Weakest for an outdoor ceremony: January and February. Average highs run from 66°F in December to 77°F in August.
The weather station is at Lindbergh Field on the bay. Coastal cloud can linger into late morning in May and June, so plan outdoor photos for later in the day.
Choosing A Date When Almost Every Month Works
Almost any month works in San Diego, so weather is a tiebreaker here rather than the deciding factor. Every month scores 83 or higher, and the average high stays between 66°F and 77°F all year.
That includes winter. January averages a 66°F high and about 4 rainy days, so a winter date is a real option and rain is the main thing to cover with a tent or indoor space.
The thing to plan around is cloud, not heat. May Gray and June Gloom can keep a coastal morning overcast, so a late-day ceremony helps for photos. October is the one month where an autumn offshore wind can turn a day hot, which is why a 75°F average high still comes with 0.8 days at 90°F or above.
How San Diego Compares With The Rest Of California
12 of its 12 months score 80 or higher, the most of the 15 places. Its best month scores 99, the 3rd highest of the 15 places we checked. The state median is 8 months scoring 80 or higher, and San Diego is above it, so there is more room to pick a date.
| Place | Best month | Top score | Months 80+ | Rain days a year | Days 90°F+ a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | June | 99 | 12 | 20 | 3 |
| Palm Springs | December | 95 | 5 | 8 | 177 |
| Long Beach | June | 98 | 12 | 20 | 23 |
| Los Angeles | June | 99 | 12 | 21 | 5 |
| Burbank | May | 92 | 9 | 19 | 54 |
San Diego Wedding Weather By Month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days | Days 90°F+ | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F | 50°F | 4 | 0 | 85 |
| February | 66°F | 52°F | 4.1 | 0 | 83 |
| March | 67°F | 55°F | 3.1 | 0.1 | 88 |
| April | 69°F | 57°F | 1.7 | 0.2 | 93 |
| May | 70°F | 60°F | 0.7 | 0.3 | 97 |
| June | 72°F | 63°F | 0.1 | 0.1 | 99 |
| July | 75°F | 66°F | 0.1 | 0.1 | 99 |
| August | 77°F | 68°F | 0 | 0.3 | 99 |
| September | 77°F | 66°F | 0.2 | 0.9 | 97 |
| October | 75°F | 62°F | 1.1 | 0.8 | 94 |
| November | 71°F | 55°F | 1.9 | 0.3 | 92 |
| December | 66°F | 50°F | 3.1 | 0 | 88 |
The Odds Of Rain On Your Wedding Day In San Diego
On an average June day in San Diego, there is about a 2% chance of any measurable rain and about a 0% chance of rain heavy enough to spoil an outdoor ceremony.
| Month | Any measurable rain | 0.10 inch or more | Monthly rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21% of days | 13% of days | 1.98 in |
| February | 25% of days | 15% of days | 2.20 in |
| March | 20% of days | 10% of days | 1.46 in |
| April | 13% of days | 6% of days | 0.65 in |
| May | 7% of days | 2% of days | 0.28 in |
| June | 2% of days | 0% of days | 0.05 in |
| July | 2% of days | 0% of days | 0.08 in |
| August | 1% of days | 0% of days | 0.01 in |
| September | 3% of days | 1% of days | 0.12 in |
| October | 8% of days | 4% of days | 0.50 in |
| November | 12% of days | 6% of days | 0.79 in |
| December | 19% of days | 10% of days | 1.67 in |
Sunset And Golden Hour In San Diego
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Daylight | Ceremony start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:29 PM | 5:06 PM | 10.2 hrs | 4:00 PM |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:01 PM | 5:35 PM | 11.1 hrs | 4:30 PM |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 6:57 PM | 12 hrs | 6:00 PM |
| April | 6:18 AM | 6:46 PM | 7:19 PM | 13 hrs | 6:15 PM |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:06 PM | 7:41 PM | 13.9 hrs | 6:30 PM |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM | 14.3 hrs | 6:45 PM |
| July | 5:52 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:57 PM | 14.1 hrs | 6:45 PM |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:34 PM | 13.3 hrs | 6:30 PM |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:22 PM | 6:55 PM | 12.4 hrs | 5:45 PM |
| October | 6:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 6:15 PM | 11.4 hrs | 5:15 PM |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:12 PM | 4:48 PM | 10.5 hrs | 3:45 PM |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:07 PM | 4:44 PM | 10 hrs | 3:30 PM |
Daylight runs from 10 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
More places: California wedding weather, the hub and special wedding dates.
San Diego Wedding Weather Questions
What is the best month to get married in San Diego?
June, at a score of 99, with May and July through September close behind. San Diego has 12 months scoring 80 or higher, against a California median of 8.
When does it rain most in San Diego?
February has the most days with 0.10 inch of rain or more, at 4.1. Over a year that is about 20 days, the 3rd driest of the 15 places.
How hot does it get for a San Diego wedding?
August is warmest, with an average high of 77°F. Across a year San Diego sees about 3 days at or above 90°F, the 5th coolest of the 15 places.
Is San Diego good for a winter wedding?
Yes. From December to February the average high is 66°F and every one of those months scores 83 or higher. Expect about three to four rainy days a month and keep a covered option ready.