Weather in Oakland in May
In an average May, Oakland sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 64°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 46°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
98°F
2001-05-31
Lowest
55°F
1998-05-12
Low
Highest
65°F
1997-05-17
Lowest
38°F
2010-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
115°F
2000-05-21
Lowest
29°F
2010-05-11
Humidity
Highest
14.9 g/m³
2002-05-30
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
2013-05-01
Wind
Highest
19 mph
1980-05-24
Lowest
5 mph
1995-05-14
Gust
Highest
45 mph
2019-05-16
Lowest
14 mph
1988-05-10
Precip
Wettest
3.09 in
1998
Driest
0.00 in
1982
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