La Jolla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
La Jolla maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in La Jolla remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September to a pleasant 18°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
La Jolla experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 245 mm annually. The seasons in La Jolla, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.9 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our La Jolla Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
La Jolla enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in La Jolla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 75%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit La Jolla in the United States of America
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.
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