San Diego started Friday, May 1, 2026, under a solid deck of low clouds, with San Diego International Airport reporting cloudy skies and about 63°F early this morning. The marine layer is expected to thin by midmorning, bringing sunshine back to most neighborhoods and nudging afternoon highs into the low 70s. Light southwest breezes are on tap through the afternoon, setting up a mild, mostly pleasant day across the city.
Afternoon Sunshine, Mild Breezes
Skies should gradually clear through the morning, with most areas topping out near 70–72°F and southwest winds around 0–10 mph. The National Weather Service San Diego lists a high near 71°F today and notes generally light southwest winds this afternoon, which makes it a solid day for outdoor plans. Beachgoers might still want a light layer handy once that shoreline breeze kicks in.
Foggy Mornings, Check Road Conditions
Night and morning low clouds will spread into parts of the inland valleys and coastal approaches, bringing pockets of patchy fog and reduced visibility for early commuters. Drivers should allow extra time on coastal routes and canyon approaches and check Caltrans QuickMap for up-to-the-minute road conditions and incidents. Expect the fog to lift by late morning, with sunshine returning to beaches and inland neighborhoods.
Weekend Shift: Cooler And Gusty Mountain Winds
A low-pressure system sliding southward off the California coast on Sunday will cool inland areas and increase onshore flow, dropping daytime temperatures several degrees below today’s readings. The National Weather Service San Diego warns of west-southwest gusts of 35–45 mph Sunday afternoon and evening in mountain passes and deserts, with isolated gusts near 60 mph and a slight chance of mainly light showers from late Sunday night through Tuesday. Mariners should note moderate onshore flow this afternoon, with gusts near 20 knots around offshore islands, but no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Tuesday.
No watches or warnings are in effect for Friday, but residents with outdoor furniture or lightweight gear should secure items ahead of breezier afternoons. If you have outdoor plans on Sunday, consider moving activities to earlier hours or to less exposed locations to avoid gusty conditions in open areas. For current road conditions, check Caltrans QuickMap before you go, and use the National Weather Service San Diego site to stay on top of marine updates and the latest forecast.
