Weather in San Jose, California, United States in May
In an average May, San Jose sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 47°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
100°F
2001-05-31
Lowest
52°F
1998-05-12
Low
Highest
62°F
1997-05-17
Lowest
37°F
1988-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
117°F
2025-05-30
Lowest
28°F
1988-05-01
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
1997-05-29
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
2001-05-02
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2008-05-22
Lowest
5 mph
1995-05-31
Precip
Wettest
3.24 in
1998
Driest
0.00 in
1992
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