El Centro weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 AM (8.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for El Centro, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 27%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 AM (8.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About El Centro weather
Is it raining in El Centro right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 AM (8.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in El Centro this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–29° and lows of 12–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in El Centro lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for El Centro?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
El Centro weather by month
When is the best time to visit El Centro?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit El Centro is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (66°F) in December to 43°C (109°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in El Centro?
February is the wettest month, with about 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in El Centro?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (109°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does El Centro have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 19 mm (0.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months