Is San Diego too cold in Feb. for the beach?

[bellelab]

We're going to San Diego over Presidents Day weekend and I was wondering if the weather is too cold to go to the beach? We have a 4-year-old and 19-month-old. They wouldn't be going in the water just running around/digging in the sand. We live in AZ so we're used to being warm! Thanks!

Heidi

 

[grumpyvet]

We had 80 degree weather over the weekend...you could have 80 degree days or 60 degree days!!

As long as you include a jacket if it is cool and windy, the beaches should be doable. The water is COLD this time of year!!!

Have fun!!


AMY

 

[Dis-Ted]

Well the water is always cold relative to the temperatures on the shores... it just takes a hot day to let you get out and feel warm but I digress.

Weather this time of year isn't suppose to be "warm" or beach friendly but it often is and even when it's cool it can be a great sunny day to hang out on the beach, jackets and all. I would suggest checking the weather report the week of your trip... not that they're ever right but at least you'll get a sense if it's worth lugging out beach towels and play toys or umbrellas. If it is slated to be nice (or not terrible) be sure to bring a jacket as Amy said... it can be 70-80 all day long then drop to 50 in the evening especially given the coastal winds.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Each year we USUALLY have a spate of warm weather in January & February. This last week, the temperature has been in the high 70's at the beaches. I was driving along Torrance/Redondo Beach yesterday, and there were surfers in the water (brrr), and people playing on the sand.

Today the weather was a little bit cooler, but still nice enough to go to the beach. This weekend it's supposed to be a little rainy.

When you come in February we MIGHT have nice weather, and we MIGHT be having a cold spell. If you're in luck, and you get the nice weather, it will be fine for your children to play on the beach & shore.

 

[CookingMama]

It is usually way too cold to get your feet wet and it will be overcast.
I wouldnt plan on much sitting at the beach.