Weather in Oakland in May
In an average May, Oakland sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 48°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2008-05-15
Lowest
55°F
1998-05-12
Low
Highest
66°F
1997-05-17
Lowest
43°F
2008-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
2001-05-30
Lowest
34°F
1999-05-15
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
1997-05-31
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1990-05-01
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1980-05-24
Lowest
6 mph
1995-05-14
Gust
Highest
46 mph
1980-05-24
Lowest
16 mph
2016-05-07
Precip
Wettest
2.78 in
1998
Driest
0.00 in
2001
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