San Diego, CA weather in February
In February, San Diego sees highs around 66°F and lows around 52°F: mild, with some rain. Expect about 7 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 52°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 5:21 pm | 6:17 am / 5:44 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Diego Lindbergh Fld (2 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 74°F
- Coolest February2001: average high 62°F
- Wettest February1998: 7.7 in
- Driest February2016: 0.05 in
- Highest reading90°F (February 19, 1995)
- Lowest reading38°F (February 5, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 66°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 52°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 12 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +1°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA85 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA85 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA107 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How San Diego ranks in February
- Normal high81st warmest of 378 cities; 24th of 60 in California
- Wet days107th driest of 378
- Comfortable days55th most of 340
Heating and cooling
February has 173 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is San Diego in February?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 52°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 38°F (February 5, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in San Diego in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (7.7 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.05 in).
Is February a good time to visit San Diego?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for San Diego (64 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: San Diego Lindbergh Fld (USW00023188), 2.0 mi NW of the city center, 15 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Chula Vista (USC00041758), 6.7 mi SE of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: San Diego International Airport (722900-23188), 2.0 mi NW of the city center, 15 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).