Is February a Good Time to Visit San Diego?
Don't expect beach weather in San Diego's February: 14.8°C cold seas despite 17°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Cold sea - swimming challenging
14.8°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Plenty of sunshine
8.9h of sunshine daily
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
69% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Exceptional dining scene
34 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 👨👩👧👦Families with children
Comfortable 17.4°C temperatures and low 16% rain risk
- 🥾Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 17.4°C, 16% rain chance
- 📸Photographers
8.9h sunshine, 53% clear skies for golden hour shots
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 95/100 with romantic weather conditions
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 14.8°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
