Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Oakland, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Oakland tends to be a mild spring day, with temperatures typically reaching 64° and dropping to 49° overnight. There's about a 1-in-4 chance of rain, though the date has seen some wild swings — from a balmy 85° back in 1989 to a chilly 40° low in 1975.
Oakland's weather has more range than its mild reputation suggests. The city has hit a scorching 109° (September 1971) and dipped to a hard freeze at 26° (December 1972), and a single New Year's Eve in 2022 dumped nearly 5 inches of rain in one day.
Oakland is warmest in early September, when highs average 76°, and coolest in early January around 57° — a remarkably narrow spread that makes it a year-round destination. If you want to dodge rain, avoid mid-February, the wettest stretch of the year, and aim for summer when dry days are nearly guaranteed.