Spring
74°F / 52°F
March, April, May: about 3.0 in of rain.
Plan a visit
Best time to visit El Cajon
May, June, October bring mild highs and the least rain.
Best time to visit
May · June · October
Highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain of the year. Hottest: August (89°F). Coldest nights: December (42°F). Wettest: February.
El Cajon by season
Month-by-month planner
| Month | Weather | High / low | Rain | Local guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 69°F / 43°F | 2.3 in | |
| February | Great | 69°F / 44°F | 2.6 in | Valentine’s Day |
| March | Great | 71°F / 48°F | 1.9 in | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April | Great | 75°F / 51°F | 0.80 in | |
| May | Great | 76°F / 56°F | 0.30 in | |
| June | Great | 81°F / 59°F | 0.10 in | Fourth of July |
| July | Good | 86°F / 63°F | 0.20 in | Fourth of July |
| August | Hot | 89°F / 65°F | 0.00 in | |
| September | Good | 87°F / 62°F | 0.10 in | Halloween |
| October | Great | 81°F / 56°F | 0.50 in | Halloween |
| November | Great | 75°F / 47°F | 1.0 in | Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| December | Great | 69°F / 42°F | 1.8 in | Christmas, New Year’s Eve |
“Great” means highs between 65°F and 85°F with fewer than 10 wet days. Averages are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the El Cajon station, not a forecast.
Around El Cajon
See El Cajon before you go
A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A recorded city film: El Cajon
This recorded neighborhood drive explores El Cajon streets. It is a creator’s filmed journey, not a live traffic camera or a current road-condition report.
Watch on YouTube ↗
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
More info on this cute garden in El Cajon ⬇️ Currently 50% off for Museum Month! There’s animals,
An activity Short shared by San Diego Mamas.
Watch on YouTube ↗Questions
What is the best month to visit El Cajon?
May, June, October: highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain.
What is the hottest month in El Cajon?
August, averaging 89°F highs.
What is the coldest month in El Cajon?
December, with average lows of 42°F.
What is the rainiest month in El Cajon?
February, averaging 2.6 in of precipitation.
When are the big holidays in El Cajon?
See the local guides: Halloween (October), Thanksgiving (November), Christmas lights (late November to December), New Year’s Eve.