🇺🇸 Oakland vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Oakland

overcast clouds

75°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 74°F

H 79°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 45%

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London

overcast clouds

51°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 48°F

H 52°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 48%

Climate Overview

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Oakland

Oakland sits on the East Bay across from San Francisco and experiences a notably different climate — warmer and sunnier. The Oakland Hills act as a barrier to marine fog, but the bay provides significant cooling. The hills themselves experience dramatically different weather with more fog and wind than the flatlands below.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Oakland🇬🇧 London
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

Oakland vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oakland or London have better weather?

Oakland and London have very different climates. Oakland sits on the East Bay across from San Francisco and experiences a notably different climate — London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Oakland vs London?

Best time for Oakland: spring and fall. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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