Los Gatos Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
Los Gatos sits where Los Gatos Creek and Highway 17 come out of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Here the Santa Clara Valley floor ends and the climb toward Santa Cruz begins. The old downtown backs onto steep, wooded hills, and St. Joseph's Hill rises to 1,250 feet about a mile from the business district, with Lexington Reservoir behind it. Down by the creek, Oak Meadow Park runs the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and a historic carousel beside the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
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Comfort Breakdown
Los Gatos weather today and through the year
It's 52°F at Los Gatos right now (feels like 49°F), with 4 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Los Gatos is 55°F, 11°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 59°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 61).
August is the warmest month at Los Gatos, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. February is the wettest month (4.8 in.), out of about 23.2 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Los Gatos are June, September, and July. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in September, and 9 AM to noon in July.
The canyon of Los Gatos Creek, which Highway 17 follows, is the town's weather corridor. On clear nights cool air drains down the canyon from the mountains and out across downtown. Evenings here often turn cool and slightly breezy sooner than in Campbell. Sometimes the marine layer, the sheet of cool ocean air and low cloud along the coast, grows unusually deep. Then clouds can top the ridge near the Highway 17 summit and drift down toward Lexington Reservoir. Most summer days in town are still sunny and warm.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Los Gatos in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 59°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 61).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Los Gatos, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 71. Thursday looks weakest (53).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (88%, about 0.37 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Los Gatos right now
Overcast and 52° at Los Gatos right now.
About the live weather map for Los Gatos
The map centers on Los Gatos and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Los Gatos vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Los Gatos, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Los Gatos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | 3.6 mi | -1°F | 8% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Saratoga | 3.9 mi | -1°F | 10% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Willow Glen | 6.3 mi | -2°F | 9% | 10 mph | about 31% less rain a year |
| Santa Cruz Westside | 20.3 mi | -25°F | 44% | 15 mph | about 25°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (44% vs 8% of morning hours) |
| Año Nuevo State Park | 22.2 mi | -26°F | 42% | 14 mph | about 26°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (42% vs 8% of morning hours) |
| Año Nuevo Point | 22.5 mi | -26°F | 42% | 14 mph | about 26°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (42% vs 8% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Los Gatos'
- Martinez (55 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Gilroy (27 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Walnut Creek (47 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Los Gatos climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Los Gatos with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Los Gatos departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Los Gatos weather by month
August is the warmest month at Los Gatos, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. February is the wettest month (4.8 in.), out of about 23.2 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 6% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Los Gatos are June, September, and July. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in September, and 9 AM to noon in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 9 | 10% | 30% | 5 mph | 9.9 h | 63 |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 9 | 7% | 25% | 6 mph | 10.8 h | 55 |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 8 | 6% | 29% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 70 |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 3% | 23% | 8 mph | 13.1 h | 80 |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 3 | 5% | 19% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 84 |
| Jun | 81°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 6% | 8% | 9 mph | 14.7 h | 88 |
| Jul | 85°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 9% | 6% | 8 mph | 14.5 h | 85 |
| Aug | 85°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 8% | 7% | 8 mph | 13.5 h | 84 |
| Sep | 83°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 6% | 11% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 87 |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 0.9 in | 4 | 8% | 13% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 85 |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 6 | 8% | 20% | 5 mph | 10.1 h | 81 |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 13% | 31% | 5 mph | 9.6 h | 61 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
What makes Los Gatos' weather different
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Los Gatos typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
Hot hours
3 habove 85°F on a typical July afternoon
In July, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 3 hours a day.
Daylight
9.6–14.7 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Los Gatos range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:29 PM, and in mid-December around 4:56 PM.
Seasons at Los Gatos
- Warm seasonJun 27 – Sep 26 · highs 82°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 27 to Sep 26, when the average high is 82°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 85°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 26 · highs 64°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 26, when the average high is 64°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 39°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 16 – Apr 4 · 82% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 16 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Nov 2 and half of its annual total by Jan 27.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Los Gatos averaged 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 14 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 36 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (100°F) and the coldest night was Jan 27, 2025 (35°F). The wettest day was Feb 5, 2025 (2.58 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 50 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 30days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 14days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 36mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day100°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night35°FJan 27, 2025
- Wettest day2.58 inFeb 5, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust50 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Los Gatos' weather
Elevation makes winter nights differ across Los Gatos. Hillside neighborhoods sit above the cold air that pools on the valley floor, so they often stay milder than the flats near Vasona. Summer afternoons are hot across the whole town, since the bay breeze has crossed the whole valley before it arrives.
Los Gatos is at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, which lift Pacific storms as they come ashore. The town, and especially the hills toward Lexington, get much more rain than San Jose. Heavy storms test storm drains and hillside roads. In the long dry season, the brushy, wooded hills make the town's upper edge wildfire country.
Tips for visiting Los Gatos
Climb St. Joseph's Hill early
The Jones Trail runs 2.2 miles between Novitiate Park and Lexington Reservoir, and the Manzanita Trail reaches the summit. The trails are steep, so carry about two quarts of water per two-hour hike.
Arrive early at Lexington
The Lexington Reservoir parking area for St. Joseph's Hill has only a few dozen spaces, so come early on weekends.
Ride the little train on weekends
The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and carousel run on weekends all year, with shorter hours in winter and added weekday rides in summer.
Know your evacuation zone
The Town asks residents and visitors to look up their evacuation zone and routes, and offers AlertSCC sign-up for evacuation alerts.
Grab sandbags before big storms
Before wet winters, the Town has offered free sand and bags at the public parking lot at 41 Miles Avenue.
Los Gatos through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings green hills and mild days, the best time for the steep trails. Rattlesnakes are especially active as the weather warms.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings hot, sunny afternoons and cool evenings as air drains down the canyon. The railroad and carousel add weekday hours.
- Fall (September–November)
- Fall brings hot spells and peak fire danger before the rains. Check your evacuation zone and sign up for alerts if you are staying in the hills.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, and it is wetter here than on the valley floor. Heavy storms can bring mud and fallen trees to hillside roads.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking St. Joseph's Hill: Clear days after rain bring summit views of the Santa Clara Valley, Lexington Reservoir, and the Sierra Azul. Summer afternoons on the open chaparral are hot.
- Biking the Los Gatos Creek Trail: The paved trail runs from the valley past Vasona Lake toward Lexington Reservoir. Mornings are best in summer.
- Riding the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad: Mild spring and fall weekends are the best time to ride, and winter runs have shorter hours.
- Exploring downtown: The shaded, walkable streets work most of the year. Summer evenings cool off quickly once the canyon breeze starts.
Official sources and current conditions
- Town of Los Gatos: emergency preparedness
- Midpen: St. Joseph's Hill Preserve
- Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad: hours
- Caltrans road conditions: Highway 17
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 84 | 64.3° / 45.5° | 6.7h | 1d | 2.96" | 23 |
| December 2024 | 79 | 62.8° / 45.3° | 5.6h | 4d | 4.08" | 16 |
| January 2025 | 87 | 61.6° / 41.1° | 7.2h | 1d | 0.05" | 27 |
| February 2025 | 80 | 63.1° / 44.2° | 6.8h | 1d | 7.93" | 18 |
| March 2025 | 85 | 63.8° / 44.8° | 8.2h | 1d | 3.03" | 22 |
| April 2025 | 94 | 70.6° / 47.1° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.27" | 28 |
| May 2025 | 95 | 78.4° / 50.3° | 12h | 1d | 0.01" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 96 | 80.8° / 52.6° | 12.6h | 1d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 94 | 82.9° / 56.1° | 12h | 1d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 92 | 86.6° / 57.8° | 11.1h | 2d | 0" | 30 |
| September 2025 | 92 | 82.4° / 60.2° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.28" | 30 |
| October 2025 | 92 | 74.3° / 52.7° | 8.4h | 2d | 1.77" | 29 |
| November 2025 | 81 | 65.8° / 48.8° | 6.4h | 8d | 4.1" | 16 |
| December 2025 | 74 | 59.7° / 44° | 5.3h | 10d | 3.88" | 10 |
| January 2026 | 83 | 62.9° / 44.1° | 6.7h | 3d | 4.83" | 23 |
| February 2026 | 81 | 65.8° / 46.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 4.94" | 17 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 78.6° / 51.4° | 9.6h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 90 | 70.5° / 49.3° | 9.3h | 0d | 2.96" | 25 |
| May 2026 | 94 | 75.7° / 52.1° | 11.4h | 2d | 0.43" | 31 |
| June 2026 | 94 | 82.6° / 55.4° | 12.4h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 93 | 84.2° / 57.1° | 11.6h | 0d | 0.04" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 92 | 85.4° / 57.4° | 10.8h | 1d | 0.04" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 94 | 82.3° / 55.6° | 10.2h | 1d | 0.05" | 29 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 79.4° / 54° | 8.3h | 1d | 0.11" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Los Gatos climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Los Gatos, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Los Gatos. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30
- Temperature: At Los Gatos, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in August (86°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (45°F).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Los Gatos typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Los Gatos (6% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (31%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Los Gatos comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 996 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Los Gatos
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Los Gatos changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Los Gatos. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Los Gatos through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Los Gatos for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Los Gatos by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Los Gatos
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Los Gatos averaged a high of 79°F, 2°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 77°F. It brought 0.11 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 0.91 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.0 in. of rain to Los Gatos, 99% of the 23.2 in. normal.
Location Details
Los Gatos weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Los Gatos
What is the weather like at Los Gatos today?
It's 52°F at Los Gatos right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Los Gatos is 55°F, 11°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 59°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 61).
What is the best month to visit Los Gatos?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Los Gatos are June, September, and July. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in September, and 9 AM to noon in July. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 27 to Sep 26, when the average high is 82°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 85°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Los Gatos?
August is the warmest month at Los Gatos, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F.
When is it windiest at Los Gatos?
From February through October, wind at Los Gatos typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
How much rain does Los Gatos get?
February is the wettest month (4.8 in.), out of about 23.2 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 16 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.0 in. of rain to Los Gatos, 99% of the 23.2 in. normal.
What kind of place is Los Gatos?
Los Gatos sits where Los Gatos Creek and Highway 17 come out of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Here the Santa Clara Valley floor ends and the climb toward Santa Cruz begins. The old downtown backs onto steep, wooded hills, and St. Joseph's Hill rises to 1,250 feet about a mile from the business district, with Lexington Reservoir behind it. Down by the creek, Oak Meadow Park runs the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and a historic carousel beside the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
What is Los Gatos weather like in November?
November at Los Gatos averages a high of 66°F and a low of 42°F, with 2.2 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Los Gatos weather
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, St. Joseph's Hill Preserve (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, hours (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Los Gatos, Emergency Preparedness (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Los Gatos, El Niño preparation news (October 2026) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Silicon Valley, Los Gatos Creek Trail (accessed 2026-10-27)
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