Cowles Mountain across Lake Murray in neighboring San Diego, near La Mesa; photographed March 15, 2009.

Climate

La Mesa weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

  1. 67°46°Jan
  2. 67°47°Feb
  3. 69°50°Mar
  4. 71°52°Apr
  5. 72°57°May
  6. 75°60°Jun
  7. 80°64°Jul
  8. 82°65°Aug
  9. 81°64°Sep
  10. 78°58°Oct
  11. 73°50°Nov
  12. 67°45°Dec

Best time to visit: June, July, August, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January67°F46°F2.3 in7
February67°F47°F2.6 in8
March69°F50°F1.6 in7
April71°F52°F0.80 in5
May72°F57°F0.30 in3
June75°F60°F0.10 in1
July80°F64°F0.10 in1
August82°F65°F0.00 in0
September81°F64°F0.20 in1
October78°F58°F0.50 in4
November73°F50°F0.90 in6
December67°F45°F1.6 in7

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Diego Montgomery Fld, Ca Us (7.5 mi away, 417 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

Questions

What is the hottest month in La Mesa?

August, with an average high of 82°F and low of 65°F.

What is the coldest month in La Mesa?

December, with an average low of 45°F and high of 67°F.

When does it rain most in La Mesa?

February is the wettest month, averaging 2.6 in of precipitation; the year totals about 11.0 inches.

What is the best time to visit La Mesa?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, June, July, August.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the San Diego Montgomery Fld weather station, 7.5 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.

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