Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
8.1h
Weather score
55
Mixed
Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare El Centro, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January21°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January11mm average rain
January is close to El Centro's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
January8.1 hours average sun
January is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January55 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.