Santa Clara weather by month
Average highs run from 60°F in January to 81°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 14 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are February to November.
Best time to visit Santa Clara
For comfortable weather, go in February 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 | 60°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| February | 62°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 66°F | 46°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 69°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 81°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 81°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| October | 76°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| November | 66°F | 46°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 60°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| Year | 71°F avg | 50°F avg | 13.5 in | 0.0 in | 30 | 16 | 3 |
"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 San Jose, CA (USW00023293), 2.1 miles from the city center; snowfall from San Jose, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santa Clara
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 1 (4:49 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:32 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 103 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 am | 5:13 pm | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:56 am | 5:47 pm | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:18 am | 7:15 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:33 am | 7:43 pm | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:09 pm | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:46 am | 8:30 pm | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:59 am | 8:27 pm | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:24 am | 7:59 pm | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:50 am | 7:15 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:16 am | 6:30 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:47 am | 4:56 pm | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:15 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 36m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Santa Clara.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Santa Clara?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 81°F and an average low of 59°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Santa Clara?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F and highs of 60°F.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Clara?
January gets the most precipitation, 2.8 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Santa Clara?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Santa Clara?
For comfortable weather, February 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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