Bella and the Sunset at Seascape Beach
Plenty of coastal towns have excellent weather during the summer but less favorable conditions during the fall and winter. This can be a problem for the city’s tourism industry and for vacationers alike.
Regions with chilly winters tend to draw fewer crowds during the off-season, which in turn means any tourism activities during this time of year aren’t nearly as popular. This also means that summers are exceptionally crowded, since few people will choose to visit in the winter. Excessive summer crowds can be just as off-putting as poor weather, leading many people to choose alternate locations for their travels.
Luckily, this isn’t the case in San Diego!
In winter, when the days are shorter with around 10 to 11 hours of daylight each day, you can still expect it to be sunny for approximately 75% of the time!
Tourists can find exciting activities open in every season, which not only helps to limit crowds during the busy season but also invites people to visit during holiday events throughout the year. If you’re looking for unique things to do, try visiting in October, November, or December to see the seasonal events, from San Diego’s unique Christmas events and flashy New Year’s Eve parties to the area’s Halloween and Día de Los Muertos celebrations.
Of course, it isn’t always sunny, but these days are few and far between. In fact, the only months when the average hours of sunshine fall below 60% are May and June, and they still have clear blue skies for an average of 55% to 56% of the daytime!