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Santa Clara (CA) Climate by Month

Santa Clara experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Santa Clara is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Santa Clara maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 314 mm. The climate in Santa Clara shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 65 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.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santa Clara in the United States of America

During the months of April, 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 Santa Clara?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Santa Clara have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Santa Clara?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Santa Clara?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Clara?
    December tops the wettest month list with 65 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Clara?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Clara?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Clara (CA)

    Thu   Nov 21
    19°C | 15°C
    SE 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    19°C | 15°C
    SE 25 km/h
    47 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 11°C
    NW 14 km/h
    3.8 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain