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Hayward (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Hayward experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Hayward is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Hayward receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 505 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 109 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hayward Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hayward. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Hayward (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 11°C
W 4 m/s
3.5 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Dec 28
17°C | 13°C
SW 3 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
16°C | 10°C
SW 5 m/s
8.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Hayward in the United States of America

During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Hayward have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hayward?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hayward?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hayward?
    December tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hayward?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hayward?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

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