Climate almanac

Los Altos

California, United States · 37.39°, -122.11°

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What is the climate like in Los Altos?

The best time to visit Los Altos is typically May – October, with trip comfort peaking in July (9.2/10). Los Altos is warmest in August, when daily highs average 82°F (28°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 44°F (7°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 20 in (510 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitMay – October — comfort peaks in July (9.2/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 82°F (28°C)
  • Coolest monthFebruary — average low 44°F (7°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (4.2 in (107 mm))
  • Driest monthJuly (0.0 in (0 mm))
  • Annual precipitation20 in (510 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromSan Jose, 17 km away (1893-2026)