Quick Summary:
- San Diego enjoys wonderful weather all year round, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
- It features spectacular mountains, hills, mesas, canyons, and waterfalls covered with native trees and scrubs.
- The city boasts more than its share of excellent hiking trails for all levels of fitness.
- The trails near San Diego are perfect for the active traveler seeking adventure.
- Most trails wind through parks and preserves, offering an opportunity to learn about the native flora.
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Sunset Cliffs
Torrey Pines Hiking Trails
Iron Mountain
Oakoasis Open Space Preserve
Mine Peak
Cowles Mountain
El Cajon Mountain
Cedar Creek Falls
Mount Woodson
Daley Ranch
Ho Chi Minh Trail
William Heise County Park
Cuyamaca Peak Loop Trail
Oak Canyon Trail
Double Peak Trail
Sheep Canyon
Borrego Palm Canyon
Viejas Mountains
Stonewall Peak
Hiking Near Me: Boucher Hill Loop
Del Mar Mesa Preserve
Three Sisters Waterfalls
San Onofre State Beach
Map:
San Diego, California Weather by Month:
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Precip. (in) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65 | 47 | 2.5 | Mild & Sunny |
| February | 68 | 49 | 2.0 | Mild & Sunny |
| March | 69 | 50 | 1.5 | Mild & Sunny |
| April | 73 | 54 | 0.8 | Warm & Sunny |
| May | 77 | 58 | 0.3 | Warm & Sunny |
| June | 80 | 63 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| July | 82 | 67 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| August | 81 | 66 | 0.1 | Warm & Sunny |
| September | 78 | 61 | 0.5 | Warm & Sunny |
| October | 73 | 55 | 1.0 | Warm & Sunny |
| November | 68 | 49 | 2.0 | Mild & Sunny |
| December | 65 | 47 | 2.5 | Mild & Sunny |
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