WinterOff season ~64°F highs

Things to do in San Diego in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit San Diego, with average highs around 64°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

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

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

art museum in San Diego, California

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

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

San Diego in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit San Diego?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit San Diego, with average highs around 64°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in San Diego in January?

Average daytime highs are around 64°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 January?

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