Monthly climate guide

San Diego in July

San Diego is in mid-summer during July, with the season well established by this point. It tends to be warmly comfortable through the day, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

July in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in San Diego.

Hottest (avg)
WARMER
#3 / 12

One of the warmer months.

Wettest (avg)
DRIER
#11 / 12

One of the drier months.

Daylight Hours
LONGER
#2 / 12

Long daylight hours.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#4 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#1 / 12

Peak UV levels for the year.

Most Humid
HUMID
#2 / 12

Humidity sits on the higher side.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

14.1 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
9
Typical sun hours
04:52 - 18:55

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
1 days
Cloud cover (avg)
31%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

78%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

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Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 24.0°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in July

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.

Heat Moderate

Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~35°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

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Humidity Moderate

Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters

Muggy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 38% of days (11.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

11.8 days / month

Share of days
~38% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~84% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~12 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Humidity Minor

Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 15% of days (4.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.6 days / month

Share of days
~15% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~5 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 10% of days (3.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.2 days / month

Share of days
~10% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~94% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 6% of days (1.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.8 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~6.2mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.0 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~98% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~44km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~11h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~12h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~98% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is July a good time to visit San Diego?

Typical July days in San Diego reach highs of 24°C (75°F) with nights around 17°C (63°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.

What are temperatures like in July?

In July, you can usually expect highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows near 17°C (63°F). That means warm days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in July?

Rainfall in July averages 2 mm (0.08 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.

How many hours of daylight are there in July?

You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 04:52 and sunset near 18:55. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.

How strong is the sun in July?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in July?

In July, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 37 km/h (23 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.

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