County in California

Santa Clara County Travel Guide

Santa Clara County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 62°F now🕔 11:17 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

Active alerts for Santa Clara County

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 62°F (17°C) in Santa Clara County with clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 55°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 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. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°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 slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.6°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Santa Clara County today at 10/10. 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.

Map of Santa Clara County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°21′14.8″N 121°57′18.7″W (37.3541, -121.9552)

Weather in Santa Clara County right now

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62°F
Clear · feels like 62°F
Humidity85%
Wind4 mph WNW
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure1006 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality57 · Moderate
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset6:52 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:17 PM, Sep 30 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 94° / 70°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 95° / 74°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 9 mph

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 time11:17 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Santa Clara County

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

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★★★☆☆

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.

Airports near Santa Clara County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO30 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX309 miLos Angeles

Explore Santa Clara County

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 4 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 11:17 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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 September 30, 2026 at 11:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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