When to visit
San Jose?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

San Jose
California Republic · United States of America

The best time to visit San Jose is June, September, October, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
98

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
15–28°C
Cool nights
Feels like
15–27°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
6mm
Light rain · 1 days
Sunshine
11.6h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
60%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
90
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep90OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score536369909499929298958051
ClimateColdMildMildMildMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantMildCold
Temperature7–15°C7–17°C8–18°C9–20°C11–23°C14–28°C15–29°C15–29°C15–28°C13–25°C9–19°C7–15°C
Feels like4–14°C4–14°C6–16°C8–19°C10–22°C13–27°C15–29°C16–29°C15–27°C12–23°C7–17°C4–13°C
Precipitation115mm
11 days
83mm
9 days
93mm
12 days
36mm
5 days
15mm
4 days
1mm
1 days
2mm
1 days
1mm
0 days
6mm
1 days
30mm
3 days
54mm
6 days
111mm
11 days
Sunshine6.9h
☀︎ 70%
8.9h
☀︎ 82%
9.5h
☀︎ 79%
11.3h
☀︎ 86%
12.8h
☀︎ 90%
13.7h
☀︎ 93%
13.8h
☀︎ 95%
12.9h
☀︎ 95%
11.6h
☀︎ 94%
10.2h
☀︎ 91%
8.6h
☀︎ 85%
7.3h
☀︎ 75%
WindS · 14 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 19 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 21 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 19 km/hNW · 16 km/hW · 13 km/hSW · 13 km/h
Humidity (%)78%70%72%67%62%57%59%62%60%59%68%76%
Day length9.9h10.8h12.0h13.2h14.2h14.7h14.4h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.6h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Christmas in the Park
San Jose Jazz Festival
San Jose Obon Festival
Silicon Valley Pride
Cinco de Mayo Festival
San Jose Earthquakes MLS Season
Santana Row Tree Lighting
SubZERO Festival
Vietnamese Tet Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Christmas in the ParkholidaySignature event
    November, December· 500k+ visitors

    Christmas in the Park transforms Plaza de Cesar Chavez into a magical holiday wonderland from late November through Dece…

  • San Jose Jazz Festivalfestival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    The San Jose Jazz Festival is a premier music event held annually in August, attracting world-class artists and thousand…

  • San Jose Obon Festivalcultural
    July· 50k+ visitors

    The San Jose Obon Festival, held in July, is a cherished Japanese Buddhist tradition celebrating ancestors with traditio…

  • Silicon Valley Pridefestival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Silicon Valley Pride is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, featuring a parade and festival in August. It's o…

  • Cinco de Mayo Festivalcultural
    May· 5k+ visitors

    San Jose celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant festival, typically held in May, featuring Mexican music, dance, food,…

  • San Jose Earthquakes MLS Seasonsports
    March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October· 50k+ visitors

    Catch a Major League Soccer game with the San Jose Earthquakes during their season, which runs from late February/early…

  • Santana Row Tree Lightingholiday
    November· 5k+ visitors

    The Santana Row Tree Lighting ceremony in November kicks off the holiday season with festive music, entertainment, and t…

  • SubZERO Festivalfestival
    June· 5k+ visitors

    The SubZERO Festival, held in June, is an annual art and music festival showcasing emerging artists, performers, and mus…

  • Vietnamese Tet Festivalcultural
    January, February· 5k+ visitors

    San Jose, home to a large Vietnamese community, hosts a significant Tet Festival (Lunar New Year) in late January or ear…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit San Jose?

The best time to visit San Jose is June, September, October, May, July, August, April, November, with temperatures between 9 °C and 29 °C. The best month is June. June is high season.

What is the weather like in San Jose?

San Jose has a climate with an overall score of 8.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 7 °C to 29 °C.

What is the hottest month in San Jose?

The hottest month in San Jose is July, with average highs of 29 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in San Jose?

The rainiest month in San Jose is January, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in San Jose?

Peak season in San Jose is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in San Jose?

Shoulder season in San Jose falls in March, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.