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San José Climate by Month

San José experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in San José is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 16°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 12°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

San José has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 253 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in San José, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 33 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.9 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In San José, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.9 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Almería, Spain (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Almería, Spain (32 KM, 20 Miles).

The best time of year to visit San José in Spain

During the months of May, June 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 San José?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does San José have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in San José?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in San José?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San José?
    November tops the wettest month list with 33 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San José?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San José?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for San José

    Tue   Dec 03
    20°C | 14°C
    SW 25 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    23°C | 13°C
    NE 11 km/h
    0.8 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    20°C | 11°C
    SW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain