Saratoga Weather
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Saratoga climbs from the west edge of the Santa Clara Valley into the wooded east face of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its small historic village is strung along Big Basin Way, the road that continues uphill as Highway 9. Its best-known places are two hillside estates now open to visitors. Hakone is an 18-acre Japanese garden first built as a summer retreat in 1915, and Montalvo is a Mediterranean villa with more than 100 acres of woodland trails. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve rises above the Prospect Road side of town.
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Saratoga weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Saratoga right now (feels like 49°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Saratoga is 56°F, 10°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 56).
August is the warmest month at Saratoga, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. February is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Saratoga are June, September, and October. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 10 AM to 1 PM in September, and 11 AM to 2 PM in October.
More of Saratoga sits on slopes than any of its valley neighbors, and that sets its nights. On clear evenings cold air drains off the mountains and settles on the flat ground toward Campbell and West San Jose. The hillside streets around the village, Hakone, and Montalvo sit in a warmer band above it. Winter mornings can be frosty on the valley floor and noticeably milder a few hundred feet up the hill.
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 Saratoga in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 56).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Saratoga, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 72. Wednesday looks weakest (49).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (88%, about 0.34 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Saratoga right now
Overcast and 53° at Saratoga right now.
About the live weather map for Saratoga
The map centers on Saratoga 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.
Saratoga vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Saratoga, 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 Saratoga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos | 3.9 mi | +1°F | 8% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Cupertino | 4.1 mi | -1°F | 12% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Campbell | 4.3 mi | same | 8% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Año Nuevo State Park | 20 mi | -25°F | 42% | 14 mph | about 25°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (42% vs 10% of morning hours) |
| Año Nuevo Point | 20.4 mi | -25°F | 42% | 14 mph | about 25°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (42% vs 10% of morning hours) |
| Santa Cruz Westside | 21.5 mi | -25°F | 44% | 15 mph | about 25°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (44% vs 10% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Saratoga's
- Almaden Quicksilver County Park (12 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Evergreen (14 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Gilroy (31 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Saratoga climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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.
Saratoga weather by month
August is the warmest month at Saratoga, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. February is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.7 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 8% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Saratoga are June, September, and October. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 10 AM to 1 PM in September, and 11 AM to 2 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 11% | 30% | 5 mph | 9.9 h | 61 |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 9 | 8% | 25% | 7 mph | 10.8 h | 65 |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 8 | 6% | 29% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 68 |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 4% | 24% | 7 mph | 13.1 h | 79 |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 6% | 20% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 83 |
| Jun | 81°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 7% | 10% | 8 mph | 14.7 h | 88 |
| Jul | 84°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 11% | 8% | 8 mph | 14.5 h | 84 |
| Aug | 84°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 13% | 9% | 8 mph | 13.5 h | 84 |
| Sep | 83°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 10% | 12% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 88 |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 0.9 in | 4 | 10% | 14% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 86 |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 6 | 9% | 20% | 6 mph | 10.1 h | 74 |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 4.4 in | 9 | 12% | 31% | 5 mph | 9.6 h | 60 |
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 Saratoga's weather different
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Saratoga typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Hot hours
2 habove 85°F on a typical August afternoon
In August, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 2 hours a day.
Daylight
9.6–14.7 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Saratoga 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 Saratoga
- Warm seasonJun 29 – Sep 25 · highs 82°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jun 29 to Sep 25, when the average high is 82°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 84°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 25 · highs 64°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 25, 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 13 – Apr 4 · 82% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 13 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, Saratoga averaged 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 18 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 Jun 11, 2026 (102°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (34°F). The wettest day was Feb 5, 2025 (2.87 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 51 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 27days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 18days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 36mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day102°FJun 11, 2026
- Coldest night34°FFeb 11, 2025
- Wettest day2.87 inFeb 5, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust51 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Saratoga's weather
Saratoga's summer days are sunny and warm. The bay breeze that cools Santa Clara has a long way to travel to reach this corner of the valley. Afternoons run warmer here than in Cupertino's flats. Low clouds pushed down the bay overnight often stop short of the hills or clear early. When the marine layer, the cool, moist ocean air that forms low cloud, is deep, clouds can also spill over the Skyline crest above Highway 9.
The Santa Cruz Mountains lift Pacific storms as they arrive. Saratoga's hills and the Saratoga Creek canyon get considerably more winter rain than the valley floor, enough to support the redwood groves at Montalvo. The same wooded canyons make the upper town wildfire country in the dry season. The danger peaks when fall offshore winds, which blow from inland toward the coast, come down from the ridge.
Tips for visiting Saratoga
Watch Hakone's winter hours
Hakone Estate and Gardens, at 21000 Big Basin Way, closes at 4 p.m. during its winter hours, with last admission earlier.
Walk Montalvo's trails from 8 a.m.
Montalvo's grounds open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The hillside trails are leased to Santa Clara County and run as a public park.
Expect event crowds on summer evenings
Access to Montalvo's grounds and parking may be limited on Friday to Sunday evenings from May to October.
Arrive early at Prospect Road
Fremont Older's Prospect parking area in Saratoga has only 21 spaces. More parking is available in Stevens Creek County Park.
Bring layers to Hunters Point
This exposed 900-foot hilltop in Fremont Older looks over the Santa Clara Valley. Midpen advises dressing in layers because temperatures change.
Saratoga through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- The hayfields and oak trails of Fremont Older's 2.5-mile Seven Springs Loop are at their greenest, and rattlesnakes become active as the weather warms.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings warm, sunny afternoons and mild evenings on the hillsides. August is usually the warmest month.
- Fall (September–November)
- September stays nearly as warm as August, and fire danger runs high in the wooded hills until rain returns in late fall.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, and it is wettest up the hill. Fremont Older's Wedding and Upper Toyon trails may close to bikes and horses in wet conditions.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Visiting Hakone Gardens: The hill and koi pond gardens are most comfortable on mild spring and fall days. Winter hours cut the afternoon short.
- Walking under Montalvo's redwoods: The century-old redwoods keep the trails shaded and cooler on hot afternoons.
- Hiking Fremont Older: Clear days after winter storms give the widest views from Hunters Point. Summer afternoons on the open hilltop are hot.
- Strolling the village: Big Basin Way's shops and restaurants are pleasant most of the year, with warm evenings for outdoor tables from late spring through early fall.
Official sources and current conditions
- Hakone Estate and Gardens
- Montalvo Arts Center: plan your visit
- Midpen: Fremont Older Preserve
- City of Saratoga
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 | 83 | 64.3° / 44.2° | 6.7h | 1d | 3.8" | 22 |
| December 2024 | 77 | 62.9° / 44° | 5.5h | 4d | 5.28" | 16 |
| January 2025 | 87 | 62° / 39.9° | 7.1h | 1d | 0.09" | 25 |
| February 2025 | 81 | 63.2° / 43° | 7.1h | 1d | 9.29" | 17 |
| March 2025 | 86 | 64.2° / 43.8° | 8.6h | 0d | 3.9" | 24 |
| April 2025 | 93 | 71° / 46.2° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.51" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 95 | 78.7° / 49° | 12.1h | 0d | 0.06" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 96 | 80.5° / 51.7° | 12.6h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 94 | 82.3° / 56.2° | 12h | 1d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 91 | 85.9° / 56.8° | 11.1h | 3d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 92 | 82.7° / 59.3° | 9.8h | 0d | 0.46" | 30 |
| October 2025 | 91 | 74.6° / 51.8° | 8.2h | 3d | 2.2" | 29 |
| November 2025 | 80 | 66.1° / 47.7° | 6.4h | 8d | 5.9" | 14 |
| December 2025 | 76 | 60.1° / 43.4° | 5.6h | 8d | 5.1" | 14 |
| January 2026 | 82 | 63.1° / 42.9° | 6.6h | 2d | 5.68" | 23 |
| February 2026 | 81 | 65.9° / 45.7° | 6.8h | 1d | 7.5" | 18 |
| March 2026 | 95 | 78.8° / 50° | 9.8h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 90 | 70.7° / 48.5° | 9.6h | 0d | 4.41" | 26 |
| May 2026 | 93 | 76.2° / 51.3° | 11h | 2d | 0.3" | 29 |
| June 2026 | 94 | 82.9° / 54.8° | 12.3h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 93 | 83.6° / 56.2° | 11.7h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| August 2026 | 93 | 84.7° / 56.8° | 10.8h | 2d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 93 | 82.1° / 54.5° | 10.1h | 2d | 0.08" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 79° / 52.6° | 8.3h | 2d | 0.18" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Saratoga climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Saratoga, 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 Saratoga. 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 Saratoga, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in August (86°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (46°F).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Saratoga typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Saratoga (8% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (31%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Saratoga comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 989 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Saratoga
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Saratoga 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 Saratoga. 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Saratoga averaged a high of 79°F, 2°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 77°F. It brought 0.18 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 0.92 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 31.2 in. of rain to Saratoga, 137% of the 22.7 in. normal.
Location Details
Saratoga weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Saratoga
What is the weather like at Saratoga today?
It's 53°F at Saratoga right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Saratoga is 56°F, 10°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 56).
What is the best month to visit Saratoga?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Saratoga are June, September, and October. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 10 AM to 1 PM in September, and 11 AM to 2 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jun 29 to Sep 25, when the average high is 82°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 84°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Saratoga?
August is the warmest month at Saratoga, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F.
When is it windiest at Saratoga?
From March through October, wind at Saratoga typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Saratoga get?
February is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.7 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 13 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 31.2 in. of rain to Saratoga, 137% of the 22.7 in. normal.
What kind of place is Saratoga?
Saratoga climbs from the west edge of the Santa Clara Valley into the wooded east face of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its small historic village is strung along Big Basin Way, the road that continues uphill as Highway 9. Its best-known places are two hillside estates now open to visitors. Hakone is an 18-acre Japanese garden first built as a summer retreat in 1915, and Montalvo is a Mediterranean villa with more than 100 acres of woodland trails. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve rises above the Prospect Road side of town.
What is Saratoga weather like in November?
November at Saratoga 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 6 mph.
More about Saratoga weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
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.
- Hakone Estate and Gardens (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Montalvo Arts Center, home page (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Montalvo Arts Center, plan your visit (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Fremont Older Preserve (accessed 2026-10-27)
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