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San Jose weather in September

September in San Jose is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (55°F). The month usually brings about 3 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as August and 3°C warmer than October.

What stands out in September

  • September brings early autumn to San Jose.
  • September is San Jose's second warmest month.
  • It's one of the drier months, with about 93% less rain than San Jose's average.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

30°C

85°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

3 mm

very dry

Humidity

61%

relative

Sky

16%

cloud · mostly sunny

San Jose weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in San Jose
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January15°C / 58°F5°C / 40°F92 mm83%54%
February16°C / 60°F5°C / 41°F86 mm81%44%
March17°C / 62°F6°C / 43°F97 mm82%51%
April19°C / 67°F7°C / 45°F38 mm78%39%
May22°C / 72°F9°C / 48°F14 mm73%31%
June27°C / 80°F11°C / 51°F6 mm65%16%
July30°C / 85°F12°C / 54°F0 mm62%12%
August30°C / 86°F13°C / 55°F0 mm63%14%
September30°C / 85°F13°C / 55°F3 mm61%16%
October26°C / 79°F11°C / 51°F21 mm60%23%
November19°C / 66°F7°C / 45°F57 mm71%39%
December14°C / 58°F4°C / 39°F90 mm79%46%

What to pack for September

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is September a good time to visit San Jose?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in September

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San Jose in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit San Jose?

September is a reasonable time for San Jose: highs around 30°C and about 3 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is San Jose in September?

Average highs are about 30°C (85°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in San Jose in September?

San Jose typically gets around 3 mm of rain in September — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around San Jose (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.