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

Is Oakland a good destination in May, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Oakland during May, which means pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Oakland in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 324 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Oakland. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oakland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 324 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Oakland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 13°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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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