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Best Time to Visit Santa Clara County

Best time to visit Santa Clara County: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 4:33 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

Best time to visit Santa Clara County

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Climate in Santa Clara County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January60°43°2,9 in★★★☆☆
February62°45°5,7 in★★★☆☆
March68°48°2,5 in★★★★
April70°50°1,8 in★★★★
May77°54°0,5 in★★★★★
June83°57°0,0 in★★★★★
July84°59°0,0 in★★★★★
August85°60°0,0 in★★★★★
September83°59°0,1 in★★★★★
October78°56°0,6 in★★★★★
November66°48°3,2 in★★★★
December60°46°4,6 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Santa Clara County compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Santa Clara County.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
San Francisco International Airport30 mi58°F36°F cooler24 in
Mission District38 mi57°F36°F cooler25 in
Area Code 41539 mi57°F36°F cooler25 in
San Francisco County39 mi57°F36°F cooler25 in
San Francisco39 mi57°F36°F cooler25 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Santa Clara County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.9 million.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Santa Clara County with partly cloudy. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 59°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Santa Clara County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 30 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Santa Clara County today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Santa Clara County right now

☁️
68°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 67°F
Humidity67%
Wind6 mph NNW
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover69%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset7:49 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:33 PM, Aug 24 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

⛅ 86° / 59°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☀️ 88° / 62°

Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Things to do in Santa Clara County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Santa Clara County.

Quick facts about Santa Clara County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°21′14.8″N 121°57′18.7″W (37.3541, -121.9552)
Population1.900.000
Local time4:33 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 37.3541, -121.9552. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara County right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 67% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santa Clara County?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Clara County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Santa Clara County in?

Santa Clara County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:33 PM.

How many people live in Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Santa Clara County?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 30 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 309 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santa Clara County?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Half Dome.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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