The climate in Oakland during May can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Oakland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.1°C 87.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 18.2°C 64.7°F |
| Average temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oakland with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oakland in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | July | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 197mm 7.8ins |