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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit San Jose is usually March, April, May and November, 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 87°F) and coldest in February (lows around 42°F), with roughly 28 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and November.

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

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
59°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
59°
42°
Mild
Mar
60°
45°
Mild
Apr
68°
47°
Mild
May
74°
52°
Warm
Jun
81°
56°
Warm
Jul
87°
60°
Hot
Aug
85°
60°
Hot
Sep
82°
58°
Warm
Oct
81°
57°
Warm
Nov
66°
47°
Mild
Dec
61°
46°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit San Jose?
The most comfortable time to visit San Jose is usually March, April, May and November, 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 87°F.
What is the coldest month in San Jose?
February 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 28 inches of precipitation across the year.

San Jose month by month