Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
58°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Oakland
United States · North America
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
58°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, the highest monthly average.
30%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 42°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain14%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday56°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon57°F
Rain16%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening51°F
Rain13%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 45 | 3.7 | 9 | 7.2 | 80 |
| Feb | 62 | 46 | 3.8 | 9 | 8.5 | 76 |
| Mar | 64 | 48 | 2.9 | 9 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Apr | 67 | 50 | 1.4 | 5 | 11.5 | 70 |
| May | 71 | 53 | 0.7 | 3 | 12.8 | 69 |
| Jun | 75 | 55 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.5 | 69 |
| Jul | 76 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.6 | 73 |
| Aug | 77 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 74 |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.8 | 71 |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 0.8 | 3 | 10.0 | 69 |
| Nov | 65 | 49 | 1.8 | 6 | 8.5 | 75 |
| Dec | 59 | 45 | 3.4 | 9 | 7.1 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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