Berkeley weather in May (California, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Berkeley? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Berkeley during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Berkeley in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 324 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Berkeley. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Berkeley climate page with graphs.

 

Berkeley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 324 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Berkeley, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Berkeley.

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