San Jose is located in the San Francisco Bay area, sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by mountains, providing relief from the rest of the area's typically high rainfall. It has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, with temperatures varying from 43°F (6°C) to 82°F (28°C) year-round, and rarely dropping below 34°F (1°C) or rising above 91°F (33°C). The warmest months fall between June and September, which is a good time for summer holidaymakers to visit. For the most part, temperatures in this season range between 56°F (13°C) and 82°F (28°C), and the area receives minimal rain. Winter, which falls between December and February, is colder and brings with it more cloud cover and rain.
