WinterGood time to go ~68°F highs

Things to do in San Diego in December

December is a good month to visit San Diego, with average highs around 68°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a December weekend Where else in December

Best picks for December

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.

1Indoor escape

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climactic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months, but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on September 10, 1945. Midway w

2Indoor escape

San Diego Museum of Art

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Holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

What’s on in San Diego in December

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PMFormidable! Aznavour - A Spectacular Musical Celebration Of Charles AzBalboa Theatre Plan a weekend around it

San Diego in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit San Diego?

December is a good month to visit San Diego, with average highs around 68°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in San Diego in December?

Average daytime highs are around 68°F, compared with 78°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in San Diego in December?

Top picks for December: USS Midway Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Zoo, Museum of Us.