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La Mesa (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to pleasant. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In La Mesa, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Mesa typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 276 mm. The climate in La Mesa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 74 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our La Mesa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

La Mesa offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (10.1 hours daily) and February (7.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for La Mesa (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
19°C | 6°C
SW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
22°C | 9°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
22°C | 8°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit La Mesa in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June 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 Mesa?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Mesa?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Mesa?
    December tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Mesa?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Mesa?
    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.