Mountain View weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 77°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are March to November.
Best time to visit Mountain View
For comfortable weather, go in March to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| February | 62°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| March | 65°F | 47°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 68°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 76°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| July | 77°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| August | 77°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 78°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| October | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| November | 66°F | 46°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 59°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| Year | 69°F avg | 51°F avg | 13.5 in | 0.0 in | 32 | 9 | 2 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Moffett Federal Airfield, CA (USW00023244), 2.4 miles from the city center; snowfall from Palo Alto, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Mountain View
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 35m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 44m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:49 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:32 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 104 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 am | 5:14 pm | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:57 am | 5:47 pm | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:19 am | 7:15 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:33 am | 7:43 pm | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:10 pm | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:47 am | 8:30 pm | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:59 am | 8:28 pm | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:24 am | 8:00 pm | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:50 am | 7:15 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:16 am | 6:30 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:48 am | 4:57 pm | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:15 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 36m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Mountain View with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Mountain View getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Mountain View.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mountain View?
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 78°F and an average low of 57°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Mountain View?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Mountain View?
February gets the most precipitation, 2.9 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Mountain View?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Mountain View?
For comfortable weather, March to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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