San Diego, Calif. – Patchy morning fog will keep drivers cautious through midweek before San Diego turns partly sunny with highs near 79 today, according to the National Weather Service. Winds may gust up to 20 mph this morning as light northwesterlies shift to the west.
According to forecasters, fog is expected to return tonight, especially along the coast, with lows dipping into the mid-60s. Skies will stay mostly cloudy through Friday, with daytime highs holding in the lower to mid-70s. Saturday brings the biggest change, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 11 a.m.
Travelers along Interstate 5 and coastal routes could face reduced visibility in the mornings through Thursday. Inland areas like El Cajon and Escondido may see faster clearing, while beach cities will stay cooler under lingering marine layers.
Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for morning commutes, use low-beam headlights in fog, and monitor changing skies this weekend. Sunshine is expected to return by Sunday, carrying into early next week.
Five Day Forecast for San Diego, CA
- Thursday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 76.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 72.
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. High 74.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 76.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 77.
