Mountain View
City in United States
Mountain View is a city in the United States with a population of about 82,000 people. Located 3,899 km from Washington, D.C., it is known as the home of Silicon Valley and the Googleplex.
What to see
Visitors come to explore the area's technology focus, specifically Silicon Valley and the Googleplex.
When to go
The warmest months are June through September, with daily highs around 25 °C to 27 °C and almost no rain. Rainfall is highest from December through March, with January and December seeing about 112 mm to 123 mm of rain over approximately 10 days each.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, located 11 km away.
Top sights in Mountain View
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is January, with about 123 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 123 | 113 | 92 | 40 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 74 | 112 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mountain View (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.