SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Gentle clouds linger over the Pacific this Thursday morning as the city wakes to mild, still air and the soft hush of the ocean. The calm won’t last long—light winds and patchy fog will begin to creep inland by Friday morning, bringing the kind of slow, hazy starts typical of late October along the Southern California coast.
According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, skies will clear quickly today with highs near 72°F, followed by another quiet night with temperatures in the upper 50s. By early Friday, fog development is expected to expand from the beaches into portions of Mission Valley, Chula Vista, and La Jolla. Visibility could briefly drop below one mile along the I-5 and Highway 163 corridors between 4 and 9 a.m. before sunshine breaks through again.
The pattern repeats into Saturday, keeping mornings gray and afternoons golden. Temperatures warm slightly—topping out near 74°F to 75°F inland—with light sea breezes returning each afternoon. Coastal residents planning early commutes or surf sessions should allow extra time and stay alert for slick spots and reduced visibility near the shore.
Looking ahead, Sunday brings partly sunny skies and another round of early fog, while next week trends warmer and drier. Highs may climb toward 80°F by Tuesday, hinting at one more stretch of classic Southern California warmth before November’s cooler pattern begins to settle in. For now, San Diego sits in its sweet spot—mornings misty, afternoons bright, and evenings just crisp enough to remind you fall is truly here.
Five-Day Forecast for San Diego, CA:
Thu: 72/59 – Mostly sunny; light west breeze.
Fri: 75/59 – Patchy fog early; sunny afternoon.
Sat: 74/59 – Morning fog; warm inland.
Sun: 72/59 – Partly sunny; mild along the coast.
Mon: 75/61 – Mostly sunny; slightly warmer trend.
