Best Time to Visit Oakland, California, USA
Oakland is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Oakland for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.3°C / 50.5°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in September, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 126 mm / 5 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oakland, California, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Oakland's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 14.5°C58.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18°C64.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.6°C65.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.8°C65.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 19.2°C66.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oakland?
The best time to visit Oakland for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 19.2°C / 66.6°F, and the driest is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oakland's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Oakland?
The rainy season at Oakland, California runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is January (126 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in Oakland?
The driest month in Oakland is July, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.6°C / 65.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Oakland?
The least comfortable months for travel to Oakland — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 126 mm / 5 in in January, and the coldest month averages 10.3°C / 50.5°F.
Is Oakland climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Oakland figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Oakland specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.