Pack or skip
Sunscreen for San Jose in October
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 76°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
San Jose in October averages highs of 76°F, lows of 53°F, 3 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 76°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.