Santa Clara (CA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Santa Clara is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Santa Clara maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 314 mm (12 in). The climate in Santa Clara shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 11 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 Santa Clara Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Clara 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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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Clara.

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.

Relative humidity over the year