San Jose in November
Great time to visit
November offers mild weather and shrinking crowds as summer tourists depart. Great value month with comfortable temperatures for walking and outdoor dining.
Weather
November continues October's pleasant pattern with mild days and cool nights. Rain starts making occasional appearances, usually brief afternoon showers. Temperatures remain comfortable for outdoor activities throughout the day.
21°C high8°C low4 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$150/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall
- •Thanksgiving weekend events
- •Holiday markets begin
November Tips
- •Pack layers as morning fog becomes more common
- •Restaurant reservations get easier as tourist crowds thin out
- •This is ideal weather for exploring neighborhoods on foot
All Months
April through June gives you perfect weather without the summer crowds that hit other Bay Area destinations. Temperatures hover in the 70s, and you can actually find parking downtown without circling for 20 minutes.
September through November works just as well. The heat breaks, and fall events like Cinequest Film Festival bring energy to the downtown core. Plus, hotel rates drop after summer travel season ends.
Skip December through March unless you love gray skies and occasional rain. It's not terrible weather, but you're not getting the California sunshine you came for. Summer gets hot – we're talking 85-90 degrees regularly – though evenings cool down nicely.
San Jose Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
7/10
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