La Jolla Cove & Shores Water Temperature

The friendly Californian resort of La Jolla Shores is often referred to as the jewel of San Diego, and with its sandy beaches, clear Pacific waters and exceptional surfing and water sports, it’s easy to see why.


The resort is easy to reach from all over the US and regular international flights put it within the reach of travellers from Europe and beyond.  See the sun set over the Pacific at Mount Soledad or take the kids to Birch Aquarium at Scripps; there is something to appeal to the whole family in this upmarket Californian resort.

La Jolla Cove & Shores is a town close to pacific ocean. September is the month with the highest water temperature at 69.1°F / 20.6°C.
The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 59.2°F / 15.1°C.
January is the driest at 0in / 0mm and February the wettest month with 0.3in / 6.5mm.
With an average air temperature of 72.3°F / 22.4°C, August is the warmest month in a year. December is the coldest with 53.6°F / 12°C average air temperature.
The Climate is described as cold steppe climates. Best time to Visit would be in August, June, July, September.

La Jolla Cove & Shores Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: September with 69.1°F / 20.6°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 59.2°F / 15.1°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: August with 72.3°F / 22.4°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: December with 53.6°F / 12°C
Wettest Month: February with 0.3in / 6.5mm
Driest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity March with 74%
Lowest Humidity November with 66.6%
Best Time to Visit: August, June, July, September
Climate Classification cold steppe climates

La Jolla Cove & Shores water temperature by month

pacific ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

59.9 59.5 59.2

February

59.7 59.4 59

March

60.1 59.5 59.2

April

61.2 60.4 59.9

May

62.6 61.9 61

June

65.5 63.9 62.4

July

68 66.7 65.3

August

69.4 68.7 67.8

September

69.8 68.9 68.2

October

68.4 67.1 65.8

November

66 64.4 62.4

December

62.4 61.2 59.9

pacific ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

15.5 15.3 15.1

February

15.4 15.2 15

March

15.6 15.3 15.1

April

16.2 15.8 15.5

May

17 16.6 16.1

June

18.6 17.7 16.9

July

20 19.3 18.5

August

20.8 20.4 19.9

September

21 20.5 20.1

October

20.2 19.5 18.8

November

18.9 18 16.9

December

16.9 16.2 15.5


September is the month with the warmest water temperature at 69.1°F / 20.6°C. The month with the coldest is February with an average water temperature of 59.2°F / 15.1°C.

Water temperatures range from 59F or 16C in January to 68F or 20C in August at La Jolla Shores, and like many Californian resorts, the temperature peaks around the first week of September.

The sea is pleasant to swim in at any time of year, though it can be chilly on windy days from January to March.  Surfers will find that a 2mm long sleeved shorty wetsuit is perfect for windy spring days, while 4/3mm and bootees are ideal for February and March when it can be cold and windy.

Best time to visit La Jolla Shores

Average temperatures of around 57F or 14C in January rise to 77F or 22C in August.  This semi-arid warm steppe climate is pleasant and warm, though the beach can be covered by a marine layer in the morning, particularly in early summer.  Surfing is popular and swimming and windsurfing are also available.


La Jolla Cove & Shores weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

65.7 53.6 42.4 0 0 70%

February

65.3 54 43.5 0.3 0 71.4%

March

68 56.5 45.5 0 0 74%

April

69.6 58.8 50 0.1 0 70.7%

May

71.8 62.1 53.8 0.1 0 71.7%

June

78.1 66.2 57.9 0 0 72%

July

81.9 71.1 62.6 0 0 71.8%

August

82.9 72.3 64.8 0 0 70.8%

September

82.4 71.2 63 0 0 70.1%

October

79.2 66.2 55.4 0 0 68%

November

72.9 59.7 48 0 0 66.6%

December

65.1 53.6 42.1 0 0 71.3%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

18.7 12 5.8 0 0 70%

February

18.5 12.2 6.4 6.5 0 71.4%

March

20 13.6 7.5 0 0 74%

April

20.9 14.9 10 1.6 0 70.7%

May

22.1 16.7 12.1 1.8 0 71.7%

June

25.6 19 14.4 0 0 72%

July

27.7 21.7 17 0 0 71.8%

August

28.3 22.4 18.2 0 0 70.8%

September

28 21.8 17.2 0 0 70.1%

October

26.2 19 13 0 0 68%

November

22.7 15.4 8.9 0 0 66.6%

December

18.4 12 5.6 0 0 71.3%
The hottest avg. temperature is around 72.3°F / 22.4°C, August is the month with the highest temperature. December is the coolest with 53.6°F / 12°C average temperature. January is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and February with the maximum precipitation in a year with 0.3in / 6.5mm.

You should see this when you visiting La Jolla Cove & Shores

La Jolla Shores is a stunning crescent shaped, sandy beach that is backed by dramatic cliffs.  The beach is a meeting place by day or night, when the glow of dozens of beach fires is inviting and romantic.  The Scripps Institute of Oceanography pier presents dozens of photo opportunities, while children arr sure to enjoy the wide variety of marine life on show at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

Activities & POI in La Jolla Cove & Shores

Type of Activity List
Beach Boomer Beach, La Jolla Shores Beach, Black's Beach, Childrens Pool Beach, Marine Street Beach, Torrey Pines City Beach, Windansea Beach, Wipeout Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach, Blacks Beach, Scripps Coastal Reserve, La Jolla Cove, Children's Pool Beach
Attraction Easter Cross, Seal Rock, Sunny Jim Cave, Martian Mountains, The Cave Store
Golf Course La Jolla Country Club, Torrey Pines North Course, Torrey Pines South Course, Spindrift Pitch & Putt (La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club), Villa Parke Golf Course - 9 holes, Sorrento Canyon Golf Center
Caravan Site Santa Fe Resort RV Park

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