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Oakland in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Oakland in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Oakland in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 27 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oakland has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Oakland in October

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

The temperature in October is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +23°C.

Is Oakland warm or cold in October?

Oakland is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +12°C.

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

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

Climate in Oakland in October

Oakland weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+22°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+7°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+41°C+36°C+27°C
Rainfall
6 mm27 mm57 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
73%72%75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1015 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
11117
Cloudy days
171513
Rainy days
2510
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 6 mm to 27 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Oakland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October 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 October in Oakland?

This is the weather in Oakland in October 2024:
1 October
☀️
+21°C
2 October
☀️
+21°C
3 October
☀️
+22°C
4 October
☀️
+31°C
5 October
☀️
+33°C
6 October
☀️
+33°C
7 October
☀️
+31°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
☁️
+20°C
10 October
🌧️
+20°C
11 October
☀️
+21°C
12 October
☀️
+23°C
13 October
☁️
+22°C
14 October
☁️
+22°C
15 October
☁️
+24°C
16 October
☁️
+23°C
17 October
☁️
+24°C
18 October
☀️
+30°C
19 October
☀️
+31°C
20 October
☁️
+28°C
21 October
☁️
+19°C
22 October
🌧️
+19°C
23 October
🌧️
+22°C
24 October
☁️
+20°C
25 October
☀️
+18°C
26 October
☀️
+18°C
27 October
☀️
+17°C
28 October
☀️
+20°C
29 October
☀️
+22°C
30 October
☀️
+23°C
31 October
☁️
+23°C
In October 2024 Oakland had 18 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Oakland in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Oakland?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Oakland in October?

The amount of sunny days in Oakland during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.