San Jose weather in May (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in San Jose in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In San Jose the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

San Jose in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.1 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 324 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit San Jose. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Jose climate page with graphs.

 

San Jose, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San Jose in May?

For visitors traveling to San Jose, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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