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National City (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in National City sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be warm at the high end to roughly pleasant at the low end. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in National City changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

National City sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 227 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in National City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 62 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our National City Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

National City 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for National City (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
19°C | 12°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
18°C | 12°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
18°C | 12°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit National City in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November 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 National City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in National City?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in National City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in National City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in National City?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in National City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.