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Oakland in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Oakland in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Oakland in April 2026

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Oakland in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 8 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oakland has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Oakland in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oakland for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +26°C during the day and a minimum of +5°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +18°C.

Is Oakland warm or cold in April?

Oakland is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Oakland:

Climate in Oakland in April

Oakland weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+17°C+19°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+4°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+31°C+34°C
Rainfall
89 mm38 mm18 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%72%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
589
Cloudy days
131417
Rainy days
1385
Snowy days
000

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +19°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Oakland in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Oakland is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Oakland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Oakland is amazing in April with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Oakland wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Oakland?

This is the weather in Oakland in April 2024:
1 April
☁️
+16°C
2 April
☁️
+16°C
3 April
☀️
+14°C
4 April
☀️
+14°C
5 April
☁️
+14°C
6 April
☁️
+16°C
7 April
🌧️
+14°C
8 April
☁️
+17°C
9 April
☀️
+22°C
10 April
☀️
+21°C
11 April
☁️
+18°C
12 April
☀️
+17°C
13 April
☀️
+17°C
14 April
☀️
+16°C
15 April
☀️
+16°C
16 April
☀️
+16°C
17 April
☁️
+15°C
18 April
☁️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+16°C
20 April
☀️
+19°C
21 April
☀️
+23°C
22 April
☁️
+22°C
23 April
☁️
+20°C
24 April
☁️
+19°C
25 April
☁️
+23°C
26 April
☀️
+24°C
27 April
☀️
+26°C
28 April
☀️
+23°C
29 April
☁️
+19°C
30 April
☁️
+18°C
In April 2024 Oakland had 15 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Oakland climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Oakland in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+18°C) and the highest in 2014 (+22°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 147 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1373 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oakland in April:

Is April a good time to visit Oakland?

April is a really good time to go to Oakland. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Oakland.

Can you sunbathe in Oakland in April?

April has mild temperatures in Oakland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Oakland rainy in April?

Oakland is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Oakland in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oakland in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Oakland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oakland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.