Berkeley weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 74°F in July, and January nights average 43°F. It gets 26 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are March to November.
Best time to visit Berkeley
For comfortable weather, go in March to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| February | 62°F | 45°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| March | 65°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 67°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 74°F | 52°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| July | 74°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| August | 75°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| September | 76°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| October | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| November | 65°F | 47°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 59°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| Year | 68°F avg | 49°F avg | 26.1 in | 0.0 in | 45 | 6 | 1 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Berkeley, CA (USC00040693), 0.7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Berkeley
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 32m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 47m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:49 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:35 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 107 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 am | 5:13 pm | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:58 am | 5:48 pm | 10h 49m |
| March | 7:20 am | 7:16 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:33 am | 7:44 pm | 13h 11m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:12 pm | 14h 13m |
| June | 5:46 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:59 am | 8:30 pm | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:24 am | 8:01 pm | 13h 37m |
| September | 6:51 am | 7:16 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:17 am | 6:31 pm | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:49 am | 4:57 pm | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:17 am | 4:50 pm | 9h 33m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Berkeley with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Berkeley getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Berkeley.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Berkeley?
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 76°F and an average low of 54°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Berkeley?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Berkeley?
December gets the most precipitation, 5.3 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Berkeley?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Berkeley?
For comfortable weather, March to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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