When to go · San Jose, California
San Jose, California, month by month
The best months for San Jose, California: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.15 °C / 6 °C, 10 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days63 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.19 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside San Jose, California's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 9 °C, 5 rain days70 °F / 48 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside San Jose, California's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 11 °C, 3 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside San Jose, California's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 13 °C, 1 rain days81 °F / 55 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (dry heat, 30°C+), Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (dry heat, 86°F+), Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.29 °C / 15 °C, 0 rain days84 °F / 59 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (dry heat, 30°C+), Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (dry heat, 86°F+), Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.29 °C / 15 °C, 0 rain days84 °F / 59 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside San Jose, California's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 14 °C, 1 rain days82 °F / 57 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside San Jose, California's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 3 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.19 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.15 °C / 6 °C, 10 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday