El Cajon Mountain in the nearby East County landscape

Weather · March

El Cajon weather in March

Average highs of 71°F, lows of 48°F and 1.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is El Cajon’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 48°F. That is 2° warmer than February, and 6° below the yearly average high.

Average high
71°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
1.9 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
6:58 AM · 6:55 PM

March 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 March

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

March is good for

What’s on in El Cajon in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around El Cajon

Circus Circus 16 IF1 piloted by Ray Cote, El Cajon
Circus Circus 16 IF1 piloted by Ray CoteTexacote · CC BY 4.0
Mother Goose Parade 2017 El Cajon California Lady Liberty and Carriage
Mother Goose Parade 2017 El Cajon California Lady Liberty and CarriageSocalgœtz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Front Entrance to El Cajon Valley High School
Front Entrance to El Cajon Valley High SchoolAnthonyrdevine · CC BY-SA 4.0

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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More info on this cute garden in El Cajon ⬇️ Currently 50% off for Museum Month! There’s animals, video thumbnail

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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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February69°F44°F2.6 in
March71°F48°F1.9 in
April75°F51°F0.80 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 March?

Average highs are 71°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 60°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in El Cajon in March?

March averages 1.9 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in El Cajon in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 6:58 AM and sets about 6:55 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit El Cajon?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, October. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

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

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