Oakland weather in January (California, United States of America)

What kind of weather does January bring to Oakland? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Oakland generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Oakland in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 186 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oakland climate page with graphs.

 

Oakland, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oakland.

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