Weather · November
San Diego weather in November
Average highs of 73°F, lows of 50°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
November is San Diego’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 50°F. That is 5° cooler than October, and 1° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 73°F
- Average low
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 0.90 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:18 AM · 4:47 PM
What to wear in November
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What November weather is good for
What’s on in San Diego in November
Guides for this month: Halloween in San Diego · Thanksgiving in San Diego · Christmas in San Diego.
- Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old GlobeNovember 4 – December 31 · The Old Globe, Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Balboa Park
- San Diego Food Bank Holiday Food DriveNovember 6 – November 7 · Fire station drop-off days Fri. and Sat. · 19 City of San Diego fire stations, plus Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores
- Old Globe Christmas Tree LightingSunday, November 8 · 6:00 p.m. · Copley Plaza, The Old Globe, Balboa Park
- SeaWorld San Diego Christmas CelebrationNovember 13 – January 3 · Daily; snowfall and tree lighting nightly · SeaWorld San Diego, Mission Bay
- Feeding San Diego Thanksgiving Food DistributionsNovember 14 – November 23 · Morning and afternoon pickups; times vary by site · Sites in Sorrento Valley, Southeast San Diego, Otay Mesa and Poway
- Lightscape at San Diego Botanic GardenNovember 20 – January 3 · Evenings · San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
- Skating by the Sea at Hotel del CoronadoNovember 20 – January 3 · Hours vary; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Dec. 18-Jan. 3 · Windsor Lawn, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
- Coronado Turkey TrotThursday, November 26 · 8:00 a.m. · Tidelands Park, Coronado
- Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5KThursday, November 26 · 7:15 a.m. race start · Balboa Park (start at Cabrillo Bridge, festival at Plaza de Panama)
- San Diego-North County Turkey TrotThursday, November 26 · 10K 7:15 a.m.; 5K 7:30 a.m.; kids 1K 8:45 a.m. · 4S Ranch Sports Park, 4S Ranch
- Shop Small Saturday in Ocean BeachSaturday, November 28 · 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Newport Avenue and shops across Ocean Beach
See all upcoming events and school days off.
November compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit San Diego and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in San Diego in November?
Average highs are 73°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 61°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in San Diego in November?
November averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in San Diego in November?
Around mid-November the sun rises about 6:18 AM and sets about 4:47 PM, for roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.
Is November a good time to visit San Diego?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. November is mild, with Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas lights events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Diego Montgomery Fld station (1.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for November 15 at the city’s coordinates.