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.
The most comfortable time to visit Oakland is usually March, April, May and June, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Oakland is warmest in September (highs near 76°F) and coldest in December (lows around 42°F), with roughly 22 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and June.
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, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.