Oakland in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +14°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 105 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oakland has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Oakland in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oakland for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +16°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +15°C.
Is Oakland warm or cold in December?
Oakland is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Oakland, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Oakland in December
Oakland weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+14°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
+2°C
-3°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+23°C
+25°C
Rainfall
57 mm
105 mm
108 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
78%
80%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
5
Cloudy days
13
13
13
Rainy days
10
12
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 105 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 78%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in November to 6 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Oakland in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Oakland is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Oakland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 173 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Oakland, here is a comparison with other months, 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 December in Oakland?
This is the weather in Oakland in December 2024:
1 December
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+16°C
2 December
🌧️
+15°C
3 December
☁️
+17°C
4 December
☁️
+17°C
5 December
☁️
+18°C
6 December
☁️
+18°C
7 December
🌧️
+15°C
8 December
☀️
+14°C
9 December
☀️
+15°C
10 December
☁️
+15°C
11 December
☀️
+17°C
12 December
☁️
+16°C
13 December
☀️
+17°C
14 December
☁️
+16°C
15 December
☁️
+17°C
16 December
☁️
+18°C
17 December
☁️
+18°C
18 December
🌧️
+16°C
19 December
🌧️
+16°C
20 December
🌧️
+16°C
21 December
🌧️
+17°C
22 December
🌧️
+17°C
23 December
☀️
+17°C
24 December
☁️
+15°C
25 December
☁️
+15°C
26 December
☁️
+14°C
27 December
☁️
+15°C
28 December
🌧️
+17°C
29 December
☁️
+17°C
30 December
🌧️
+16°C
31 December
🌧️
+15°C
In December 2024 Oakland had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Oakland climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Oakland in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Oakland?
It’s always a good time to visit Oakland, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Oakland in December?
December 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 December?
Oakland is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Oakland in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oakland in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
