When is the best time to go to San Jose
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Jose, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in San Jose
San Jose weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Jose are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 81mm | 6.2hrs | 10.9hrs |
January is a a little damp month in San Jose and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Jose for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in San Jose and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in San Jose with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 61mm | 7.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in San Jose is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Jose for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in San Jose and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Jose with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
San Jose weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 58mm | 9.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in San Jose is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Jose.
March is in the spring in San Jose and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Jose with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 31mm | 11.3hrs | 14hrs |
San Jose's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Jose.
April is in the spring in San Jose and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Jose with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 7mm | 11.9hrs | 15.1hrs |
May is a very dry month in San Jose and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in San Jose and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Jose with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 2mm | 12.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
The weather in June in San Jose is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in San Jose and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Jose with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 12hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in San Jose is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in San Jose and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 2mm | 11.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in San Jose is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in San Jose and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 6mm | 10.5hrs | 14hrs |
San Jose's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in San Jose and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
San Jose weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 21mm | 9.2hrs | 15.1hrs |
October is a dry month in San Jose and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Jose, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in San Jose and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 53mm | 6.6hrs | 10.9hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in San Jose and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Jose.
November is in the fall / autumn in San Jose and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
San Jose weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 62mm | 5.5hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in San Jose is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Jose for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in San Jose and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Jose with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
San Jose weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
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