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El Portal (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

El Portal experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in El Portal is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 11°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, El Portal receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 833 mm annually. The seasons in El Portal, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 173 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 11 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.7 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Portal Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for El Portal (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 4°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 0°C
SW 4 m/s
17 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | -6°C
W 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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

During the months of May and October 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:
  • When is summer in El Portal?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does El Portal have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in El Portal?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Portal?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Portal?
    December tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Portal?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.