California – Damp pavement and low clouds greet the morning commute as pockets of light rain drift across coastal neighborhoods. The air feels cool and heavy, and windshields need an extra wipe before drivers settle into school-week routines. This early January Weather pattern remains unsettled but short-lived.
According to the National Weather Service, San Diego faces a slight chance of showers through the morning hours, with precipitation chances around 20 percent. Clouds gradually thin by afternoon, allowing highs to reach the mid-60s. Winds stay light, limiting hazards beyond slick roads and reduced visibility early.
Across the metro area, coastal routes and shaded streets may remain damp longer than expected. Drivers near I-5, I-8, and surface roads around the airport should allow extra braking distance. To be fair, rainfall totals remain light, but even brief showers can surprise during busy commutes.
Another round of spotty showers may brush the region as clouds increase later today and into early Wednesday. Chances briefly rise near 40 percent, though amounts stay under a tenth of an inch. By Wednesday afternoon, skies brighten again and temperatures hover in the low 60s.
Conditions turn more stable heading into Thursday. Sunshine takes over, highs climb into the mid-60s, and nights cool into the upper 40s. The Winter feel fades quickly, and by Friday, daytime temperatures approach the upper 60s with clear skies.
Looking ahead to the weekend, warmth builds further. Afternoon highs push near 70, offering a noticeable contrast to the damp start of the week. Daylight also continues to stretch longer as January progresses, adding nearly 40 extra minutes by month’s end.
Heading out early or driving coastal routes today? Let us know how conditions look where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for San Diego, California
- Today: Slight chance of showers, then mostly sunny, high near 65°
- Wednesday: Chance of showers early, clearing later, high near 63°
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 64°, cooler night
- Friday: Sunny, high near 66°, mild afternoon
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 69°, warmer feel
