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Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in San Diego in January?

Verdict

NoNo, comfortable.

Highs cap at 66°F — no heat-management gear needed.

Day vs. night

Day

66°F

Comfortable

A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.

Night

49°F

Cool

You'll want a warm layer after sunset — not a heavy coat.

Why

San Diego in January averages highs of 66°F, lows of 49°F, 6 rainy days.

Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold