When to go · El Cajon
El Cajon, month by month
The best months for El Cajon: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.69.3 °C (157 °F) / 42.5 °C (109 °F), 2.3 rain days157 °F (69.3 °C) / 109 °F (42.5 °C), 2.3 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).69.2 °C (157 °F) / 44.4 °C (112 °F), 2.6 rain days157 °F (69.2 °C) / 112 °F (44.4 °C), 2.6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.71.3 °C (160 °F) / 48 °C (118 °F), 1.9 rain days160 °F (71.3 °C) / 118 °F (48 °C), 1.9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.74.5 °C (166 °F) / 50.7 °C (123 °F), 0.8 rain days166 °F (74.5 °C) / 123 °F (50.7 °C), 0.8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.76.2 °C (169 °F) / 55.9 °C (133 °F), 0.3 rain days169 °F (76.2 °C) / 133 °F (55.9 °C), 0.3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.80.8 °C (177 °F) / 59.4 °C (139 °F), 0.1 rain days177 °F (80.8 °C) / 139 °F (59.4 °C), 0.1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).86.1 °C (187 °F) / 63.3 °C (146 °F), 0.2 rain days187 °F (86.1 °C) / 146 °F (63.3 °C), 0.2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).88.6 °C (191 °F) / 64.7 °C (148 °F), 0 rain days191 °F (88.6 °C) / 148 °F (64.7 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.87.3 °C (189 °F) / 62.1 °C (144 °F), 0.1 rain days189 °F (87.3 °C) / 144 °F (62.1 °C), 0.1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.81 °C (178 °F) / 55.6 °C (132 °F), 0.5 rain days178 °F (81 °C) / 132 °F (55.6 °C), 0.5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.75.2 °C (167 °F) / 47.1 °C (117 °F), 1 rain days167 °F (75.2 °C) / 117 °F (47.1 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.68.5 °C (155 °F) / 41.7 °C (107 °F), 1.8 rain days155 °F (68.5 °C) / 107 °F (41.7 °C), 1.8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Cajon, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 71.3 °C (160 °F)160 °F (71.3 °C)
Apr: 74.5 °C (166 °F)166 °F (74.5 °C)
Night low
Mar: 48 °C (118 °F)118 °F (48 °C)
Apr: 50.7 °C (123 °F)123 °F (50.7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 1.9
Apr: 0.8 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside El Cajon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
El Cajon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.