What to Wear in San Jose
San Jose has mild winters and warm dry summers. The right wardrobe is light, layered for evening cool, and built around outdoor activities.
What to wear in San Jose today
Today's answer depends on today's conditions, so the specific outfit comes from the live reading for San Jose rather than from this page. Check what to wear right now, or read on for what stays true here whatever the date.
Three things move the answer in San Jose more than the forecast number does: the feels-like temperature rather than the air temperature, how long you will be outside, and whether you run warm or cold. Mediterranean (warm summer) conditions make that gap wider here than the daily high suggests.
Inland Bay Area is warmer and drier than coastal SF. Tech industry casual dress code dominates.
See also what to wear right now, do I need a jacket today and how to dress when the temperature swings.
Winter in San Jose
December through February. 60-65°F days, 40-50°F nights. Light layers.
Spring in San Jose
March through May. 65-75°F.
Summer in San Jose
June through September. 75-90°F, often dry.
Fall in San Jose
October through November. 65-80°F.
Local tips
Inland Bay Area is warmer and drier than coastal SF. Tech industry casual dress code dominates.