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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Los Gatos.
The climate in Los Gatos, California, United States of America, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 29°C (84°F) in July to 14°C (57°F) in December.
With around 534 mm (21 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. December is the wettest month and July the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from May to October, with warm summers and mild winters. May is the sunniest month, averaging 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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In Los Gatos, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, December.
Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.
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On average, Los Gatos receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 534 mm (21 in). The climate in Los Gatos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Los Gatos Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Los Gatos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Los Gatos.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Los Gatos. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Los Gatos has a distinct dry season from May to October, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in December to 29°C (84°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 5°C (41°F) to 14°C (57°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 534 mm (21 in). December is the wettest month with 115 mm (4.5 in), while July is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).
Los Gatos receives around 3,058 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 324 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 160 hours. Overall, Los Gatos enjoys abundant sunshine.
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