When is the best time to go to Berkeley

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Berkeley, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Berkeley weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Berkeley are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Berkeley January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 143mm 6.2hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Berkeley during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Berkeley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Berkeley and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Berkeley February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 105mm 7.9hrs 11.7hrs

February in Berkeley is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Berkeley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Berkeley and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Berkeley March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 98mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Berkeley is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Berkeley.

March is in the spring in Berkeley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Berkeley April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 49mm 11.2hrs 14.1hrs

Berkeley's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Berkeley.

April is in the spring in Berkeley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in April »

May

Berkeley May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 10mm 11.8hrs 15.1hrs

May is a very dry month in Berkeley and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Berkeley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Berkeley and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in May »

June

Berkeley June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 5mm 12hrs 10.8hrs

Berkeley's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Berkeley, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Berkeley and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Berkeley with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in June »

July

Berkeley July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 11.8hrs 11.7hrs

July in Berkeley is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Berkeley, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Berkeley and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in July »

August

Berkeley August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 3mm 10.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Berkeley is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Berkeley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Berkeley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in August »

September

Berkeley September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 10mm 10.3hrs 14.1hrs

Berkeley's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Berkeley, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Berkeley and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in September »

October

Berkeley October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 40mm 9hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Berkeley and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Berkeley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Berkeley and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in October »

November

Berkeley November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 102mm 6.5hrs 10.8hrs

November in Berkeley is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Berkeley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Berkeley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Berkeley weather in November »

December

Berkeley December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 109mm 5.6hrs 11.7hrs

December in Berkeley is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Berkeley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Berkeley and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Berkeley with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Berkeley weather stats

Berkeley weather statistics
Hottest month: September 22.9°C 73.2°F
Driest month: July 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 11.2hrs
Coldest month: January 13.2°C 55.8°F
Wettest month: January 143mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: September 14.4°C 57.9°F
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