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El Cajon (CA) Climate by Month

El Cajon experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in El Cajon is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a pleasant 20°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 6°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

El Cajon has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 278 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in El Cajon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

El Cajon enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

The best time of year to visit El Cajon in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, November and December 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 El Cajon?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Cajon?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Cajon?
    December tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Cajon?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Cajon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Cajon (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    22°C | 4°C
    W 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    21°C | 10°C
    NW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    24°C | 9°C
    W 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain