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Berkeley Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F), May in Berkeley brings pleasant temperatures during the day. The perfect weather makes it an appealing time to visit.

Rainfall in Berkeley in May

Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data, with 14 mm (0.6 in) average. Rain is scarce this month and when it does fall, it tends to be light. Unlikely to disrupt plans significantly.

Temperature in Berkeley in May

Berkeley in May is worth a visit. The temperature is perfect, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 10°C (50°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Berkeley in May

The month enjoys around 324 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances for Berkeley.

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Berkeley Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm (0.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Berkeley in May

For Berkeley in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Berkeley in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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