2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Carlsbad, CA vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego has 2.5% less rainy days than Carlsbad.
- San Diego has 1.1% more Sunny Days than Carlsbad.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Diego scores 2.2% better than Carlsbad
 Carlsbad, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny263  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low44  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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