What April feels like in San Jose
April is part of San Jose's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. Once the sun goes down the air changes: nights stay mild. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.
Rain in San Jose in April
Rain is part of normal life this month, falling on most days. Wet days average about 6.5 mm (0.3 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 12 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in April
On 15 April the sun rises at about 5:26 am and sets around 5:47 pm local time, giving 12 h 20 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 17 min more daylight than mid-March. Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. Measured sunshine covers about 83% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How April compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, April comes out as the 2nd warmest month in San Jose. It is about as warm as March, with 62 mm more rain. May is cooler again. The next month's average high: 25.1°C (77.2°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.
Tips for visiting San Jose in April
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is San Jose in April?
Expect around 26.4°C (79.5°F) in the afternoon and 17.4°C (63.3°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in San Jose in April?
Quite a lot — 116 mm spread over about 18 days.
What should I wear in San Jose in April?
Based on the averages: versatile layers, rain protection and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is April or May better for visiting San Jose?
April, clearly: it ranks #5 of 12 among San Jose's months, against #8 for the other. May is cooler and has more rainy days.