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

Weather · May

La Mesa weather in May

Average highs of 72°F, lows of 57°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is La Mesa’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 57°F. That is 1° warmer than April, and 1° below the yearly average high.

Average high
72°F
Average low
57°F
Precipitation
0.30 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
5:49 AM · 7:39 PM

May across the year

  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

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

May is good for

Around La Mesa

MacArthur Park, La Mesa
MacArthur ParkKurtM88 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Grossmont Station 2012, La Mesa
Grossmont Station 2012Koman90 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Collier Park, La Mesa
Collier ParkKurtM88 · CC BY-SA 3.0

See La Mesa

A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

La Mesa Historic Porter Hill Walk

Recorded footage by Terra K.. Not live road conditions.

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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT

Checking out Lake Murray La Mesa Cool place to chill relax and fish!

An activity Short shared by Fish with Chilo.

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April71°F52°F0.80 in
May72°F57°F0.30 in
June75°F60°F0.10 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit La Mesa and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in La Mesa in May?

Average highs are 72°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in La Mesa in May?

May averages 0.30 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in La Mesa in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:39 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit La Mesa?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Diego Montgomery Fld station (7.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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