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Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April
Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter edges warmer than March, with highs of 73°F (23°C), lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
It scores 90/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What April feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 54°F (12°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (17 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (October – March).
- Comfort holds steady from March (90 → 90/100).
- Our San Diego New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Altitude Sky Lounge
Rooftop bar on top of the Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, looking down into Petco Park.
Why now April scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Coronado Ferry Landing
Shops and a small park at the Coronado ferry pier, facing the downtown skyline across the bay.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
C Level
Seafood restaurant at the water's edge on Harbor Island, with a full view of the downtown skyline across the bay.
SeaWorld San Diego
Marine park on Mission Bay whose Christmas Celebration ends New Year's Eve with fireworks at about 9 pm.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in April
- La Jolla in April~11 mi · highs 65°F, 0.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in April~85 mi · highs 84°F, 0.2 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Joshua Tree in April~108 mi · highs 78°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in April~112 mi · highs 73°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter's ~10 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 90/100 against a best of 93 in October – March. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.6 in (268 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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