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Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in June
Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter warms up: highs climb to 82°F (28°C), from 76°F in May, with lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (14 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 60°F (15°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (14 mm) for the whole month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (October – March).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 08 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in May to 80/100.
- 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 — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 60°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
SeaWorld San Diego
Marine park on Mission Bay whose Christmas Celebration ends New Year's Eve with fireworks at about 9 pm.
Why now June scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Gaslamp hotel that throws one of the city's biggest New Year's Eve parties across several floors and its rooftop.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 0.6 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.
USS Midway Museum
Aircraft carrier turned museum on the Navy Pier, with about 30 restored aircraft on the flight deck.
Nearby in June
- La Jolla in June~11 mi · highs 70°F, 0.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in June~85 mi · highs 105°F, 0.0 in rain · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Joshua Tree in June~108 mi · highs 98°F, 0.0 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in June~112 mi · highs 83°F, 0.0 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 93 in October – March. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in June?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in June?
Not much: about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 5th-driest 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 June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 60°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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