San Jose Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in San Jose

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
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60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
8.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.1°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

San Jose July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in San Jose, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 21°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

San Jose July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in San Jose. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in San Jose was 1984 — when the month averaged 23.6°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 18.9°C. Typical July days reach 30.1°C with nights near 11.8°C. The long-term July temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.4°C→20.8°C-0.6°C
Max Temp31.1°C→29.6°C-1.5°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.0°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C7 yr (16%)
19.5°C–21.0°C18 yr (40%)
21.0°C–22.5°C13 yr (29%)
22.5°C–24.0°C7 yr (16%)

San Jose July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in San Jose, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest Julys on record were 1997, 1999 and 2005 with 2 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2019 and 2023, among others at 0 mm.

San Jose July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in San Jose during July averages 60%. The most humid July was 2011 at 68%, and the least humid was 1984 at 47%.

San Jose July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 8.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in San Jose. The sunniest July was 2016 at 8.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 7.1.

San Jose July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in San Jose during July is 2.8 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2021 and 2022 at 3.1 m/s, while the calmest were 1995 and 1996 at 2.4 m/s.

What July Feels Like in San Jose

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in San Jose

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore San Jose Weather by Month

San Jose July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.2°C21.1°C21.0°C20.6°C20.8°C-0.4°C
Avg High31.0°C30.4°C30.1°C29.4°C29.7°C-1.3°C
Avg Low11.5°C11.9°C12.0°C11.9°C11.9°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain0 mm1 mm1 mm0 mm1 mm+0 mm

Extreme July Records in San Jose

🔥Warmest July45.3°C2006
🧊Coldest July7.8°C2006
🌧️Wettest July2 mm1997
🏜️Driest July0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest July3.1 m/s2021

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in San Jose have fallen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 7.8°C (2006) to a record high of 45.3°C (2006).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 2 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is July a Good Time to Visit San Jose?

One of the best times to visit San Jose

July is one of the best times to visit San Jose. Expect days averaging 30.1°C and nights around 11.8°C (mean 21°C) — warmer than San Jose's yearly average — with low rainfall (1 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See San Jose's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

San Jose Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in San Jose, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 21°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 1 mm of rainfall in San Jose, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 2 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 8.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have fallen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 11.7°C to 12°C while daytime highs eased from 31.1°C to 29.6°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
July Weather in San Jose, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C19.4°C11.0°C37.1°C9.6°C0 mm65%3 m/s8.3
202433.0°C23.3°C13.6°C43.2°C10.8°C0 mm55%2.8 m/s8.1
202329.2°C20.5°C11.9°C39.3°C9.5°C0 mm63%2.9 m/s8.4
202227.9°C19.8°C11.7°C35.7°C9.5°C2 mm65%3.1 m/s8.1
202130.1°C21.0°C12.0°C39.5°C10.0°C0 mm58%3.1 m/s8.1
202029.9°C20.6°C11.3°C35.3°C9.2°C0 mm61%2.9 m/s8.4
201928.0°C19.9°C11.9°C39.2°C9.9°C0 mm67%3 m/s8.3
201831.1°C21.9°C12.8°C34.9°C9.3°C0 mm58%2.9 m/s8.1
201730.8°C21.2°C11.6°C38.5°C9.8°C0 mm59%2.9 m/s8.4
201629.6°C20.5°C11.4°C40.3°C9.7°C0 mm60%3 m/s8.5
201529.8°C21.8°C13.8°C40.2°C10.0°C1 mm62%2.8 m/s7.7
201431.6°C22.5°C13.4°C38.3°C9.2°C0 mm58%2.8 m/s7.9
201329.9°C20.9°C11.9°C38.2°C9.2°C0 mm60%3 m/s8.1
201228.5°C19.7°C10.9°C39.1°C9.2°C0 mm63%2.8 m/s8.3
2011 ❄️26.9°C18.9°C10.8°C35.5°C9.2°C0 mm68%2.7 m/s8.3
201027.5°C19.1°C10.8°C34.6°C8.7°C0 mm67%2.8 m/s8.4
200929.7°C20.6°C11.5°C39.9°C8.8°C0 mm61%2.8 m/s8.3
200830.2°C21.1°C12.0°C43.3°C9.5°C0 mm63%2.8 m/s8.1
200729.6°C20.8°C12.0°C41.4°C9.7°C0 mm66%2.8 m/s8.1
200632.3°C22.9°C13.6°C45.3°C7.8°C0 mm59%2.5 m/s8.2
200531.8°C22.2°C12.6°C40.4°C10.0°C2 mm60%2.7 m/s8.2
200429.3°C20.6°C11.9°C36.7°C9.9°C0 mm64%2.9 m/s8.3
200331.3°C21.8°C12.3°C40.3°C9.0°C2 mm60%2.9 m/s8
200229.7°C20.6°C11.5°C41.2°C9.4°C0 mm63%2.9 m/s8.2
200129.0°C20.4°C11.8°C42.7°C9.4°C1 mm61%2.9 m/s8
200027.6°C19.2°C10.8°C39.9°C9.2°C1 mm65%2.9 m/s8.2
199927.8°C19.3°C10.8°C42.5°C7.9°C2 mm61%2.8 m/s8.2
199828.4°C20.0°C11.6°C38.7°C9.4°C0 mm68%2.5 m/s8.2
1997 🌧️30.5°C21.2°C11.9°C37.2°C9.1°C2 mm62%2.8 m/s8.1
199632.9°C22.9°C12.8°C39.1°C8.9°C1 mm52%2.4 m/s8.2
199529.0°C20.6°C12.3°C38.8°C9.5°C0 mm65%2.4 m/s8.3
199430.4°C20.7°C11.0°C36.2°C9.1°C1 mm58%2.6 m/s7.9
199330.6°C20.9°C11.1°C40.2°C8.8°C1 mm59%2.5 m/s8.4
199230.5°C21.6°C12.7°C35.6°C8.5°C0 mm60%2.5 m/s7.6
199131.8°C21.8°C11.9°C39.2°C9.6°C0 mm58%2.5 m/s7.9
199032.0°C22.2°C12.5°C40.0°C9.5°C0 mm57%2.5 m/s7.9
198930.1°C20.3°C10.5°C38.8°C8.7°C0 mm60%3 m/s8.2
198833.8°C23.3°C12.8°C42.4°C9.0°C0 mm53%2.7 m/s7.3
198727.9°C19.2°C10.4°C36.2°C8.0°C0 mm63%2.9 m/s7.7
198631.3°C21.3°C11.4°C37.0°C8.7°C1 mm56%2.5 m/s8.1
198533.3°C23.0°C12.8°C38.6°C10.5°C2 mm50%2.6 m/s7.1
1984 🔥33.9°C23.6°C13.3°C41.4°C8.9°C0 mm47%2.5 m/s7.3
198327.7°C19.3°C11.0°C36.2°C8.3°C1 mm66%2.7 m/s—
198229.1°C19.8°C10.5°C35.2°C8.8°C0 mm63%2.6 m/s—
198131.6°C21.3°C11.0°C38.3°C8.6°C0 mm53%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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San Jose July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in San Jose in July?▼

The average high in July is around 30.1°C with lows near 11.8°C (mean 21°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in San Jose in July?▼

July averages 1 mm of rainfall in San Jose, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 2 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest July on record in San Jose?▼

The hottest July reached 45.3°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to 7.8°C in 2006.

Has July in San Jose gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have fallen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 11.7°C to 12°C while daytime highs eased from 31.1°C to 29.6°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is July a good time to visit San Jose?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in San Jose and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.1°C daytime highs and 11.8°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in San Jose?▼

Not quite — July is the 11th coolest month in San Jose, averaging 21°C.

What should I pack for San Jose in July?▼

For July in San Jose, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.1°C and lows of 11.8°C.

Is San Jose humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is San Jose in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.8 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3.1 m/s (2021).

Which July had the most rainfall in San Jose?▼

The wettest July on record was 1997 with 2 mm. On average, July sees 1 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in San Jose behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.