Climate almanac

National City

California, United States · 32.68°, -117.10°

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What is the climate like in National City?

The best time to visit National City is typically April – November, with trip comfort peaking in August (9.0/10). National City is warmest in August, when daily highs average 82°F (28°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 48°F (9°C). The wettest month is typically March and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 14 in (351 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – November — comfort peaks in August (9.0/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 82°F (28°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 48°F (9°C)
  • Wettest monthMarch (2.7 in (68 mm))
  • Driest monthJuly (0.1 in (2 mm))
  • Annual precipitation14 in (351 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromChula Vista, 4 km away (1918-2026)