Best Time to Visit San Jose for Hiking – May Scores 92/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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May, October, April

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January, February, December

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Weather

8°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for San Jose

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	46Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	13°	136	8.9	79%	shoulder
February	51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	129	9.4	81%	shoulder
March	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	96	8.8	78%	shoulder
April	83Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	49	5.8	73%	dry
May	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	16	4	67%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	6	1.5	63%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	1	0.3	60%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	25°	3	0.8	62%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	18°	25°	4	1.1	66%	dry
October	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	21°	33	3.6	69%	dry
November	74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	68	6.5	78%	shoulder
December	43Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	132	9.2	82%	shoulder