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where the models agree, and where they split

San Jose, CA. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for San Jose right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down San Jose's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

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

What San Jose's weather is like through the year

San Jose runs from warm summers, with July highs near 87°F, to cold winters, when February lows sit around 42°F (a swing of about 45°F across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and San Jose sees roughly 28 inches of precipitation annually.

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.

Which forecast is most accurate in San Jose?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
Behind Windy & many free apps
89
/100rank #1
82±1.8°F91±3.0 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
76
/100rank #2
50±5.0°F92±2.6 mph9597% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the American model has been the most accurate forecast for San Jose, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 76. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

What's the weather in San Jose today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for San Jose today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in San Jose today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for San Jose and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for San Jose?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for San Jose (CheckWeather Score 89/100), ahead of the European at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in San Jose?
July is typically the warmest month in San Jose, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does San Jose get?
The coldest month in San Jose is February, when overnight lows average about 42°F.
How much rain does San Jose get?
San Jose sees roughly 28 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
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.
Does it snow in San Jose?
Rarely — San Jose very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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