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San Jose Weather in October

October is one of the excellent months to visit San Jose, with daytime temperatures of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in San Jose in October

Rain is expected on roughly 5 days, totalling around 16 mm (0.6 in) for the month. The occasional light shower is possible, but rain is rarely an issue this month.

Temperature in San Jose in October

October tends to be one of the excellent months in San Jose, with 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon and 12°C (54°F) overnight. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights cool down to 12°C (54°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in San Jose in October

With approximately 243 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

San Jose Temperature in October

Min Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Max Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Chance of Rain
17%
Precipitation
16 mm (0.6 in)
Rainy days
5 days
Humidity
71% *
Sunshine
243 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
71% *
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (53 KM, 32 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in San Jose in October

For San Jose in October, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in San Jose in October

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

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

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