La Jolla, CA
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Paddling
Use Caution for paddling. High near 69°F. Rain forecast later today (69%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 69°F. Rain forecast later today (69%). Light wind (15 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 69°F. Rain forecast later today (69%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About La Jolla
La Jolla is an outdoor-planning page for La Jolla shoreline, coves, and marine recreation area. It has a distinct purpose centered on swell, wind, visibility, cold water, cove access, cliffs, and marine recreation, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.
Make the Most of a La Jolla Day
Start by comparing conditions across La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among paddling, hiking, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.
Weather Tips for La Jolla
- Conditions around La Jolla shoreline, coves, and marine recreation area can differ sharply from nearby towns; swell, wind, visibility, cold water, cove access, cliffs, and marine recreation are the main planning variables.
- Check wind, waves, current, tides where relevant, water temperature, and lightning before launching; keep a land-based alternative ready.
- Cold ocean water, marine fog, swell, beach wind, and winter storms can matter even when the inland forecast looks mild.
- Check current road, trail, ramp, campground, and park alerts before relying on a remote access point.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page covers La Jolla shoreline, coves, and marine recreation area. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- La Jolla Cove
- La Jolla Shores
- Marine Room
- Windansea
- Mount Soledad
- Scripps Pier
- Torrey Pines Gliderport
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of La Jolla rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.
7-Day Forecast for La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Weather by Season
Winter
At La Jolla, winter is the main storm season, bringing periods of rain, larger surf, beach erosion, runoff, and occasional coastal-road or bluff-trail closures. Water stays cold, and clear days between systems can still be excellent for biking and hiking.
Spring
Around La Jolla shoreline, coves, and marine recreation area, spring often mixes mild sunny periods with marine cloud cover and breezy afternoons. Check water quality after rain and watch for slick bluff trails or muddy canyon approaches.
Summer
For swell, wind, visibility, cold water, cove access, cliffs, and marine recreation, morning marine layer can keep beaches cool before sunnier afternoons, while inland trailheads heat quickly. Cold ocean water, rip currents, beach wind, crowds, and limited parking should shape the day.
Fall
Near La Jolla Cove and the surrounding area, early fall can be warm and clear along the coast, but offshore wind and wildfire conditions may affect nearby canyons. Later fall brings shorter days and the gradual return of winter storm concerns.
Key Climate Data Points
- Warmest months: August through October.
- Coolest months: December through February and cloudy early-summer mornings.
- Wettest season: December through March.
- Driest season: July through September.
- Best outdoor window: Late spring and early fall for beach, trail, bike, and paddling plans.