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San Jose in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for San Jose in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in San Jose in May 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
May could be a good time to visit San Jose, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +77°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 613 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
613 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Jose has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in San Jose in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Jose for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +77°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +79°F.

Is San Jose warm or cold in May?

San Jose is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in San Jose:

Climate in San Jose in May

San Jose weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+59°F+59°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
260 mm613 mm685 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%80%83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
300
Cloudy days
310
Rainy days
243030
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting colder in May. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 260 mm to 613 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 80%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 0 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Jose in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Jose is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in San Jose based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 662 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Jose wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 761 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in San Jose?

This is the weather in San Jose in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+79°F
2 May
☀️
+80°F
3 May
🌧️
+80°F
4 May
🌧️
+77°F
5 May
🌧️
+74°F
6 May
🌧️
+77°F
7 May
🌧️
+81°F
8 May
☀️
+80°F
9 May
🌧️
+79°F
10 May
☀️
+81°F
11 May
☀️
+80°F
12 May
☀️
+79°F
13 May
🌧️
+76°F
14 May
🌧️
+78°F
15 May
🌧️
+79°F
16 May
🌧️
+78°F
17 May
🌧️
+73°F
18 May
🌧️
+74°F
19 May
🌫️
+76°F
20 May
🌧️
+75°F
21 May
🌧️
+78°F
22 May
🌧️
+79°F
23 May
🌧️
+80°F
24 May
☁️
+75°F
25 May
🌧️
+75°F
26 May
🌧️
+80°F
27 May
☀️
+76°F
28 May
🌧️
+79°F
29 May
🌧️
+76°F
30 May
🌧️
+79°F
31 May
🌧️
+79°F
In May 2023 San Jose had 6 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how San Jose climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in San Jose in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+79°F) and the highest in 1998 (+84°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 308 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 1721 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Jose in May:

Is May a good time to visit San Jose?

It’s always a good time to visit San Jose, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Jose in May?

May is warm in San Jose. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is San Jose rainy in May?

San Jose is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Jose in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Jose in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in San Jose

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Jose, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.