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Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA

Prepare for fall weather in San Jose, CA, with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.

History Park's Pacific Hotel and Light Tower.

We love seeing the leaves change + the decor go up at History Park in the fall.

Photo by SJtoday staff

We know the question on your mind, fellow San Joseans — when’s the summer heat going to shuffle out? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in the great 408 for September, October, and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sept. 22, 2024.

A map that shows seasonal temperature outlooks across the US for fall 2024. The map is different tones of orange, indicating above normal temps across the United States.

The temps are looking pretty standard for fall 2024 in SJ.

Map via NOAA

Temperature
San Jose’s temps will be typical for this time of year — not too hot, not too chilly.

Precipitation
Expect slight precipitation. Trends point to a typical amount of rainfall for SJ this fall.

September
This month marks the transition from summer to fall, but toastier temperatures may stick around. The average high of 81.9° in August cools ever so slightly to an average high of 79.7° and a low of 55.6° this month. The UV index is 5, so put on that sunscreen.

October
Come Halloween season, it cools a bit more. You can expect an average high of 72.7° and a low of 52.7° — so prepare to pack a light jacket for the kiddos while trick-or-treating. On average, this month brings 2.5 days of light rain to the great 408.

November
There will be a noticeable drop in temperature as autumn winds down with an average high of 63.9° and a low of 47.3°. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 but despite a shrinking window of daylight, get ready for the festive lights of Christmas in the Park coming at the end of this month.

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