El Monte, United States experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
El Monte, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for El Monte, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.5/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 26°C / 13°C
Feels Like 25°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 32 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 58%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Snow Days 1 days
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Avg Low20°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High19°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
April (Gusts 37)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:42
Daylight 14.4h
Sunset 20:06
Live conditions—
El Monte on the map · live conditions
El Monte, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- El Monte
- Population
- 116.7K
- Elevation
- 91 m
- Coordinates
- 34.07°, -118.03°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 19°C / 7°C . Feb: 21°C / 8°C . Mar: 21°C / 9°C . Apr: 25°C / 11°C . May: 25°C / 13°C . Jun: 30°C / 16°C . Jul: 33°C / 19°C . Aug: 34°C / 20°C . Sep: 32°C / 19°C . Oct: 29°C / 15°C . Nov: 25°C / 11°C . Dec: 20°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 86 mm. Feb: 76 mm. Mar: 74 mm. Apr: 19 mm. May: 10 mm. Jun: 2 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 7 mm. Sep: 7 mm. Oct: 10 mm. Nov: 31 mm. Dec: 66 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 61%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 61%. May: 65%. Jun: 57%. Jul: 51%. Aug: 51%. Sep: 55%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 49%. Dec: 58%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 16 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 34°C | Aug · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 7°C | Jan · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 118 mm | Jan · 86 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 15 km/h | Apr · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good 
March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 7°C | 18°C / 5°C | 6days (86 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 65% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 21°C / 8°C | 19°C / 5°C | 6days (76 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 61% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 9°C | 20°C / 7°C | 8days (74 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 11°C | 24°C / 10°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 13°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 16°C | 31°C / 17°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 19°C | 34°C / 20°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 34°C / 20°C | 35°C / 21°C | 0days (7 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 32°C / 19°C | 33°C / 19°C | 1days (7 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 15°C | 28°C / 14°C | 1days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 25°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 3days (31 mm) Excellent | 8.9h Good | 49% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 6°C | 5days (66 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 58% Moderate | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit El Monte are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for El Monte, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in El Monte is August, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in El Monte is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in El Monte is January, averaging 86mm of precipitation across 6 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
El Monte receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for El Monte.
The least favorable months to visit El Monte are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in El Monte is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in El Monte is 58%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, El Monte receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 0 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in El Monte are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
El Monte averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 38%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in El Monte is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
El Monte has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in El Monte ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 25°C (77°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit El Monte. It earns a climate score of 9.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in El Monte, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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