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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

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for La Jolla

Thu   Dec 26
18°C | 10°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 9°C
W 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | 9°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in La Jolla?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Jolla?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Jolla?
    December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Jolla?
    June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Jolla?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.