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El Cajon Weather in December

December in El Cajon averages 20°C (68°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. It is the wettest month of the year, with 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall on average, so waterproof gear is a must.

Rainfall in El Cajon in December

An umbrella might come in handy since it is the wettest month of the year. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days, totalling around 75 mm (3 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in El Cajon in December

December is one of the better months to visit El Cajon. Expect 20°C (68°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. Experience the year's lowest temperatures this month, but they are still mild and pleasant.

Sunshine in El Cajon in December

Enjoy a sunny month with about 231 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make El Cajon even more beautiful.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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El Cajon Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74% *  
* Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in El Cajon in December

Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in El Cajon in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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