San Diego in June

In June, San Diego averages 22°C (72°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night, with only about 4 rainy days.

Peak season

Conditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.

June is a great month to visit San Diego: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.

22°C
Avg high
16°C
Avg low
4
Rain days
2 mm
Rainfall

How June compares to the rest of the year in San Diego

5th
warmest month of the 12
10th
wettest month of the 12
1%
of yearly rainfall falls in June
14 h 18 min
daylight on the 15th

June is in the middle of the year for warmth in San Diego (5th of 12) and one of the driest months (10th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 1°C above the annual average (21°C). June runs 2°C warmer than May (20°C) and warms a further 2°C into July (25°C).

June sunrise & sunset in San Diego

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
5:40 AM
🌇
Sunset (15th)
7:57 PM
Day length
14 h 18 min

Times shown for San Diego local time (America/Los_Angeles), calculated for the 15th of June. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in San Diego — June

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of June, in San Diego's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
4:40 AM – 5:20 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
5:20 AM – 6:20 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
7:17 PM – 8:17 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
8:17 PM – 8:57 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Good
Galactic core is up but lower on the horizon; head well outside city limits for a clean view.

📅 When to book — San Diego in June

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on June's tier (Peak season) and San Diego's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
3-5 months
Flight prices are near their annual peak. Watch fare-alert tools, book directly when you see a fare under the typical range for this city.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
3-5 months
Reasonable selection still available at 3-4 months out, but central locations vanish first.

Crowds & pricing — June in San Diego

Peak season

San Diego is in peak season during this month — expect bigger crowds at famous sights, higher hotel and flight prices, and longer queues. Restaurant reservations a few days out are advisable, and any boutique hotels you have your eye on should be booked weeks ahead. The trade-off: most attractions, restaurants, and seasonal services are fully open, the weather is at its most reliable, and the city feels at its most alive.

Why this tier: excellent tourism weather

Sun & mosquito risk — June in San Diego

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
12.8
Extreme
Stay indoors during midday hours; SPF 50+ even briefly outside, UPF clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses essential.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●○○○
Low
Mosquitoes present but manageable. Pack repellent (DEET 10-20%) for evenings near water.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

Sea temperature in San Diego — June

19°C (66°F)
cool
swimmable but bracing — wetsuit helps for long sessions

Across the year San Diego's sea swings from 14.7°C (February) to 21.5°C (August) — June sits at 19°C.

San Diego in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 18°C / 64°F 9°C / 48°F 62 mm 8
February 18°C / 65°F 9°C / 48°F 48 mm 8
March 19°C / 65°F 11°C / 51°F 44 mm 11
April 20°C / 68°F 13°C / 55°F 22 mm 8
May 20°C / 68°F 14°C / 58°F 16 mm 9
June 22°C / 72°F 16°C / 61°F 2 mm 4
July 25°C / 76°F 18°C / 65°F 5 mm 2
August 26°C / 78°F 19°C / 66°F 9 mm 3
September 26°C / 78°F 18°C / 65°F 11 mm 5
October 24°C / 76°F 16°C / 60°F 10 mm 5
November 21°C / 70°F 12°C / 53°F 28 mm 6
December 18°C / 64°F 9°C / 48°F 63 mm 8

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is San Diego in June?

In June, San Diego averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F) — generally mild and pleasant.

Does it rain a lot in San Diego in June?

June is generally dry in San Diego, with about 4 rainy days on average.

Is June a good time to visit San Diego?

June is mild and pleasant and mostly dry. It suits travelers who are comfortable with mild and pleasant weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for San Diego in June?

Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings. See the full June packing list for San Diego for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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