Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Gardena, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Gardena is mild by design — expect a high near 68° and a low around 52°, with only a 14% chance of rain. But the date has a wild side: back in 1989, temperatures spiked to 101°, a reminder that early April isn't immune to Southern California heat events.
Gardena's all-time records tell the story of a city that rarely gets pushed to extremes — but it does get pushed. The thermometer has hit 110° (September 1963) and plunged to 27° (January 1949), and a single November day in 1967 dumped 5.6 inches of rain.
Gardena's climate is famously narrow — monthly average highs range only from 65° in January to 76° in August, making it a year-round mild destination. Late summer into early September is the warmest stretch, while the wettest weather arrives in early February. If you're rain-averse, May through October is your window.