Average Monthly Sunshine in San Jose

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San Jose receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in San Jose varies. It peaks at 340 hours in July and drops to 152 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2755 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

San Jose’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San Jose enjoys an average of 2755 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, San Jose’s wettest month, receives 16 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.