Weather in San Jose in May
In an average May, San Jose sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 54°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2001-05-30
Lowest
52°F
1998-05-12
Low
Highest
68°F
2001-05-31
Lowest
39°F
1985-05-12
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2001-05-30
Lowest
33°F
1985-05-12
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2002-05-30
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
2001-05-03
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2026-05-17
Lowest
4 mph
2016-05-08
Gust
Highest
48 mph
1980-05-23
Lowest
13 mph
2016-05-07
Precip
Wettest
3.34 in
2019
Driest
0.00 in
2001
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