Average Monthly Sunshine in La Mesa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that La Mesa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in La Mesa varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 156 hours, while May, the darkest month, offers only 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1340 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, La Mesa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in May, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

La Mesa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Mesa enjoys an average of 1340 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, La Mesa’s wettest month, receives 328 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Mesa Precipitation page.