Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for El Cerrito, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in El Cerrito typically lands in mild, still-transitional spring territory — expect a high around 66° and a low near 49°. There's a 1-in-4 chance of rain, though the date has seen everything from a balmy 83° back in 1989 to a chilly 39° low in 2010.
El Cerrito's climate is famously steady, but the extremes tell a different story. The all-time high of 107° hit on September 14, 1971, the coldest ever recorded was 24° in December 1972, and a single January day in 1982 dumped 6.83 inches of rain — nearly a month's worth in 24 hours.
El Cerrito stays remarkably mild year-round, with highs ranging from just 56° in early January to 75° in late September. Summer is warm and dry across June, July, and August, while the wettest stretch falls in mid-February. If you're chasing sunshine and warmth, September through October is the sweet spot.