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The best time to visit San Jose

Month-by-month climate averages for San Jose, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit San Jose is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

San Jose is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in December (lows around 42°F), with roughly 22 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live San Jose forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

San Jose weather by month

what to expect in San Jose through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is San Jose's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to San Jose by season.

Jan
58°
44°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
60°
43°
Mild
Mar
62°
47°
Mild
Apr
69°
48°
Mild
May
76°
54°
Warm
Jun
82°
57°
Warm
Jul
85°
58°
Hot
Aug
84°
59°
Warm
Sep
83°
59°
Warm
Oct
77°
53°
Warm
Nov
65°
46°
Mild
Dec
57°
42°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit San Jose?
The most comfortable time to visit San Jose is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in San Jose?
July is the warmest month in San Jose, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in San Jose?
December is the coldest month in San Jose, with lows around 42°F.
When is the rainy season in San Jose?
The wettest month in San Jose is usually January, out of roughly 22 inches of precipitation across the year.

San Jose month by month