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La Mesa in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
69°C (157°F) / 47°C (116°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2.4
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

MixedUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • La MesaHighs around 69.4 °C (157 °F), lows around 46.5 °C (116 °F), rain on about 2.4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Mesa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 69.4 °C (157 °F)

    Mar: 70.5 °C (159 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 46.5 °C (116 °F)

    Mar: 49.7 °C (121 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2.4

    Mar: 2.4

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 2

January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

March: Inside La Mesa's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

La Mesa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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