Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Pardee Home
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Pardee Home
Open most of the year; spring and summer are comfortable for neighborhood walks and exterior photography.
Spring/Summer
Mar-Aug · 12-25°C
Clear skies and pleasant temperatures for walking the nearby lake and neighborhoods.
Autumn/Winter
Sep-Feb · 8-18°C
Cooler and wetter; museum hours and tours continue but dress warmly for outdoor portions.
Weather & Climate near Pardee Home
Climate
Pardee Home's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in September) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 34
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 127 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 20° | 15° | 36 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 13 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Pardee Home
From downtown Oakland, take BART to 12th St/Oakland City Center and a bus or short taxi to the Pardee Home. Parking is limited-street parking in the neighborhood or nearby municipal lots are typical. The museum is a short walk from Lake Merritt and Oakland’s historic districts.
Tips for Visiting Pardee Home
- Visits are often by timed tour-book in advance through the museum to secure a slot.
- Combine with a walk through Oakland's residential districts to see other late-Victorian mansions and the city's hillside vistas.
