Berkeley (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Berkeley experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Berkeley, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in September to a moderate 13°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Berkeley receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 588 mm annually. The seasons in Berkeley, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 125 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Berkeley Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Berkeley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Berkeley.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Berkeley in the United States of America
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.
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