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Best time to go to Oakland

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Oakland.
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When is the best time to visit Oakland?

In general the best time to visit Oakland is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Oakland in different months

This is the average weather in Oakland for each month based on historic data:

In September the weather is great. There are an average of 11 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +57°F to +75°F.

April, May, June, July, August, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during August.

In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 60 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 108 mm in January.

Climate in Oakland

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Oakland for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F+79°F+82°F+88°F+93°F+99°F+97°F+95°F+106°F+97°F+81°F+73°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+57°F+61°F+63°F+66°F+70°F+73°F+73°F+75°F+75°F+72°F+64°F+57°F
Minimum Temperature
+28°F+30°F+36°F+39°F+43°F+46°F+52°F+50°F+46°F+45°F+36°F+27°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
807776727271757573727578
Rain, mm
10810589381831362757105
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222233222112
Sunny Days
555891288111176
Cloud Days
131113141717222317151313
Rainy Days
13121385211251012
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Oakland during the whole year:
The hottest month in Oakland is September with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +45°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Oakland looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Oakland is January with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Oakland during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 13 rainy days and 108 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oakland:

What is the hottest month in Oakland?

The hottest month in Oakland is September with average maximum temperature of +75°F.

What is the coldest month in Oakland?

The coldest month in Oakland is January with minimum temperatures of +45°F.

Is Oakland worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Oakland could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Oakland?

if you're looking to visit Oakland when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Oakland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oakland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.