Today, San Diego woke up under a solid gray lid of low clouds, with mid-morning readings sitting in the upper 60s and cloudy skies reported at San Diego International Airport. The marine layer is expected to thin through midday for most neighborhoods, opening the door to highs near 71°F this afternoon. Inland spots should run a few degrees warmer than the immediate coast, so areas away from the shoreline can bank on the sunnier, milder part of the day.
Afternoon: Sun Puts In An Appearance
Low clouds should mix out by around midday for most neighborhoods, giving way to mostly sunny skies and highs near 71°F, with light west winds in the 0–10 mph range this afternoon. It should be prime weather for parks, patios and neighborhood walks, though the immediate coastline will hang onto slightly cooler conditions. For the official point forecast and hour-by-hour timing, check the National Weather Service.
Weekend Gusts For Mountains And Deserts
Onshore flow will strengthen into the weekend, driving southwest-to-west winds that could gust 40–50 mph in exposed mountain and desert passes from Saturday into next Sunday morning. Those gusts can make canyon driving and trips in high-profile vehicles tricky, and they raise wildfire and trail-safety concerns in the backcountry. Increasing winds and seas may also create hazardous conditions for small craft in the outer coastal waters late Saturday into Sunday; see the National Weather Service for details.
Foggy Mornings Could Slow Coastal Commutes
The marine layer is expected to redevelop overnight, bringing low clouds and patchy fog back to the immediate coast into the early morning hours. Visibility can be reduced on coastal routes at times before the sun burns it off. Inland valleys and the densest urban neighborhoods should clear earlier and enjoy sunnier afternoons. Early-morning travelers near the water should budget a little extra time and use headlights whenever visibility drops.
Plan Ahead
Secure loose patio furniture and other lightweight outdoor items before the weekend winds kick up, and plan for extra time if you are driving through mountain passes or canyons. Boat operators and beachgoers should review updated marine products before leaving the dock and be ready to adjust weekend plans if advisories are issued.
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