Can you swim in San Diego in winter?


Can you swim in San Diego in winter? Can you enjoy San Diego beaches during the winter? Yes! Remember that during the winter or when the ocean is cold (many local kids, including mine, run straight in, year-round), we still go to the beach, though a bit differently.


Can you swim in San Diego at Christmas?

Can you swim in the ocean in December in San Diego? It isn't the coldest month for swimming. The temperature hangs around 59 degrees, but January through March is even colder. Choose a day that it's hot out and San Diego weather in December will be warm enough for a brisk swim in the ocean.


Is it too cold to swim in San Diego?

Water temperatures range from the low 50s in winter to the low 70s in the summer. If you plan to spend a lot of time in the water during non-summer months, you'll want to wear a close-fitting wetsuit.


What is the best month to go to San Diego?

The best time to visit San Diego is late fall and mid spring; shoulder season. You'll see the ideal mix of lower prices, have an easier time getting into restaurants, and you won't have to battle the rush of summer tourists. October through early November and April are the overall best months to visit San Diego.


Which months are not recommended for swimming in the beach Why?

July is when disease outbreaks most likely to occur in lakes and oceans.