San Diego, California – Beach plans may need a backup by Memorial Day as San Diego heads into a mostly cloudy stretch with stubborn coastal winds.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with highs near 68°F, followed by increasing clouds and mild southwest winds into Saturday night. While Saturday looks mostly calm, Memorial Day morning could bring thicker cloud cover and persistent marine layer conditions, limiting early sun at the coast.
On Monday, highs will hold near 70°F with gradual clearing later in the day. Gusts up to 10 mph may affect coastal routes including I-5 and I-805, especially during peak beach traffic hours.
Sunday will mirror Saturday’s setup—decreasing clouds by mid-morning and comfortable highs in the upper 60s. However, by Sunday night into Monday morning, cloud cover thickens again. Those attending Memorial Day observances should prepare for a chilly start and plan for limited sun until afternoon.
Looking ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday remain steady with gradual clearing each day, highs near 70°F, and light winds. Wednesday night into Thursday shows continued cloud buildup, suggesting this marine pattern may linger into early summer.
Drivers should keep headlights on during early commutes and beachgoers should pack layers. This is not a heatwave weekend—but it’s not a washout either. Memorial Day weather alerts remain in effect for morning marine clouds and wind pockets along the coast.
Next update comes Saturday morning if conditions change.
