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Mountain View (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mountain View experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Mountain View is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in September to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rainfall averaging 332 mm, Mountain View maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Mountain View shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 74 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mountain View Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mountain View 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for Mountain View (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 13°C
NE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 8°C
W 3 m/s
13 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
14°C | 6°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Mountain View in the United States of America

During the months of April, May, June, August and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Mountain View?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Mountain View have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mountain View?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mountain View?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mountain View?
    December tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mountain View?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mountain View?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.