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The best time to visit Oakland

Month-by-month climate averages for Oakland, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Oakland is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Oakland is warmest in July (highs near 77°F) and coldest in February (lows around 43°F), with roughly 34 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and July.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Oakland forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Oakland weather by month

what to expect in Oakland through the year

Here is Oakland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Oakland by season.

Jan
58°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
58°
43°
Mild
Mar
58°
45°
Mild
Apr
64°
46°
Mild
May
67°
51°
Mild
Jun
72°
53°
Warm
Jul
77°
56°
Warm
Aug
77°
57°
Warm
Sep
76°
56°
Warm
Oct
77°
55°
Warm
Nov
64°
47°
Mild
Dec
60°
45°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Oakland?
The most comfortable time to visit Oakland is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Oakland?
July is the warmest month in Oakland, averaging highs near 77°F.
What is the coldest month in Oakland?
February is the coldest month in Oakland, with lows around 43°F.
When is the rainy season in Oakland?
The wettest month in Oakland is usually January, out of roughly 34 inches of precipitation across the year.

Oakland month by month

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