El Cajon Mountain in the nearby East County landscape

Weather · April

El Cajon weather in April

Average highs of 75°F, lows of 51°F and 0.80 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is El Cajon’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 75°F and lows of 51°F. That is 3° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
75°F
Average low
51°F
Precipitation
0.80 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
6:18 AM · 7:17 PM

April across the year

  1. 69°43°Jan
  2. 69°44°Feb
  3. 71°48°Mar
  4. 75°51°Apr
  5. 76°56°May
  6. 81°59°Jun
  7. 86°63°Jul
  8. 89°65°Aug
  9. 87°62°Sep
  10. 81°56°Oct
  11. 75°47°Nov
  12. 69°42°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

April is good for

Around El Cajon

Parkway Plaza is a shopping mall in El Cajon, California
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Clouds in San Diego, CA, El Cajon
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See El Cajon

A look around town before you go.

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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.

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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.

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March71°F48°F1.9 in
April75°F51°F0.80 in
May76°F56°F0.30 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit El Cajon and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in El Cajon in April?

Average highs are 75°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in El Cajon in April?

April averages 0.80 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in El Cajon in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:18 AM and sets about 7:17 PM, for roughly 13.0 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit El Cajon?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, October. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, El Cajon station (2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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