Albany Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
Albany is a small, mostly flat city squeezed between Berkeley and El Cerrito. It runs west from Solano Avenue and San Pablo Avenue to a waterfront of landfill beaches. Its one real hill, Albany Hill, rises 338 feet under a grove of eucalyptus. On the shore, the city-owned Albany Bulb and Albany Beach adjoin McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. The former Golden Gate Fields racetrack, where horse racing ended in 2024, occupies the flat land beside them.
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Comfort Breakdown
Albany weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Albany right now (feels like 51°F), with 7 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Albany is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
September is the warmest month at Albany, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Albany are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October.
Albany looks straight out across the bay toward the Golden Gate and Marin, so its summer weather is set by the afternoon sea breeze. The breeze carries in the marine layer, the low sheet of fog and cloud that forms over the cold ocean. The Albany Bulb and Albany Beach, pushed out into the water on old fill, take that wind head-on. By the time the wind reaches the houses around San Pablo Avenue, distance and buildings have slowed it only a little.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Albany in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Albany, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 81. Today looks weakest (52).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.49 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Albany right now
Overcast and 54° at Albany right now.
About the live weather map for Albany
The map centers on Albany and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Albany vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Albany, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Albany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Avenue | 0.8 mi | same | 51% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (51% vs 33% of morning hours) |
| North Berkeley | 1.1 mi | same | 41% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Berkeley Marina | 1.6 mi | same | 33% | 8 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Pleasant Hill | 13.6 mi | +18°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 18°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 33% of morning hours) |
| Concord | 15.8 mi | +17°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (9% vs 33% of morning hours) |
| Pittsburg | 24.5 mi | +20°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (2% vs 33% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Albany's
- San Leandro (14 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- McLaren Park (14 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve (24 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Albany climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Albany with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Albany departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Albany weather by month
September is the warmest month at Albany, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 39% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 21% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Albany are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 10 | 13% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 40 |
| Feb | 59°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 11% | 27% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 45 |
| Mar | 63°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 8 | 12% | 30% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 63 |
| Apr | 66°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 5 | 12% | 26% | 9 mph | 13.2 h | 72 |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 15% | 28% | 10 mph | 14.2 h | 74 |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 26% | 22% | 9 mph | 14.8 h | 82 |
| Jul | 76°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 39% | 26% | 8 mph | 14.5 h | 83 |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 34% | 25% | 8 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 26% | 23% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 16% | 21% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 63°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 7 | 10% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 70 |
| Dec | 56°F | 42°F | 5.4 in | 10 | 18% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 38 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Albany average about 9°F cooler than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers nearby terrain. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Albany has actually seen.
What makes Albany's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen July fog usually thins (45% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Albany in 45% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Albany typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Albany shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Berkeley Marina. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for both. Real differences between them come from hills, elevation, and wind exposure that the model cannot resolve.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Albany range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:33 PM, and in mid-December around 4:54 PM.
Seasons at Albany
- Warm seasonJun 28 – Sep 30 · highs 75°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 30, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 28 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 28, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 42°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 5 – Apr 9 · 85% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 9, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Oct 27 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Albany averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 18 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 137 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (93°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.76 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 41 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 18days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 137mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day93°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day2.76 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust41 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Albany's weather
Albany Hill is the town's only high ground, and at 338 feet it is too low to stop marine air from reaching the streets behind it. The hill does dry out, and even this bayside slope carries fire risk by late summer. Its eucalyptus are in decline, and Albany and El Cerrito received a state grant for wildfire resilience work there.
El Cerrito and Kensington climb steeply into the hills, but nearly all of Albany is low and level. As a result, the weather changes little from one Albany neighborhood to the next. Summer warmth peaks late, in August and September, and the wet season runs from late fall into spring.
Tips for visiting Albany
Walk the Bulb before the wind
The city counts the Albany Bulb, Albany Beach and the Plateau among 88 acres of public waterfront parkland, popular with dog walkers, artists and birders. Mornings are calmest.
Use the Bay Trail along the beach
Walk or bike the Bay Trail link between Gilman Street and Buchanan Street, which a 2020 park district project built at Albany Beach.
Launch a kayak from Albany Beach
The park district lists Albany Beach as a launch site on the San Francisco Bay Water Trail, a network of shoreline put-ins for kayaks and other small boats. Its designation is conditional.
Climb Albany Hill for a short walk
A rustic, eucalyptus-lined trail crosses the 338-foot hill, and it is a short climb from the streets below.
Take BART to El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito Plaza station, at Albany's northern edge, is the closest BART stop for the north side of town.
Albany through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Albany Hill and the Plateau green up after the rains, and the waterfront wind strengthens through May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings gray mornings and breezy afternoons. The Bulb and Albany Beach take the sea breeze full on.
- Fall (September–October)
- September is as warm as August, with fewer gray mornings and lighter wind, so early fall is the best time to paddle out from Albany Beach.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter rain turns the waterfront paths on the old landfill muddy, and storms bring choppy, gusty days on the shore.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Exploring the Albany Bulb: The Bulb is exposed on all sides, so go on a calm morning. Summer afternoons there are windy and cool.
- Kayaking from Albany Beach: Paddling needs light wind, so calm mornings and fall days are best. Summer afternoons bring chop.
- Hiking Albany Hill: The short climb stays in shade under the trees and is pleasant most of the year. Trails get slippery after rain.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Albany: Waterfront
- City of Albany: Albany Hill
- East Bay Regional Park District: McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
- BART: El Cerrito Plaza station
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 80 | 62.7° / 49.4° | 6.4h | 2d | 4.55" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 60.1° / 48.6° | 5h | 7d | 6.38" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 60.4° / 45.7° | 7h | 4d | 0.23" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.5° / 46.5° | 6.5h | 5d | 8.28" | 14 |
| March 2025 | 81 | 61.3° / 47.3° | 7.9h | 2d | 2.08" | 18 |
| April 2025 | 85 | 62.3° / 49.8° | 9.5h | 4d | 0.3" | 22 |
| May 2025 | 90 | 67.1° / 52.4° | 11.5h | 3d | 0.18" | 30 |
| June 2025 | 85 | 64.3° / 52.9° | 11.1h | 16d | 0" | 24 |
| July 2025 | 81 | 63.8° / 55.3° | 10h | 24d | 0" | 15 |
| August 2025 | 88 | 69.1° / 57.6° | 10.3h | 15d | 0" | 27 |
| September 2025 | 85 | 71.1° / 60.2° | 8.5h | 14d | 0.07" | 23 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 69.2° / 56.3° | 7.8h | 5d | 1.38" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64° / 52.3° | 6.4h | 7d | 3.53" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 69 | 57.5° / 46.8° | 4.7h | 11d | 5.15" | 7 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 62.4° / 48.4° | 6.6h | 3d | 4.21" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.7° / 49.7° | 6.2h | 6d | 5" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 74° / 54.5° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.04" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 84 | 65.4° / 51.7° | 8.8h | 5d | 4.31" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 87 | 66.1° / 53.5° | 10.5h | 7d | 0.63" | 25 |
| June 2026 | 87 | 67.1° / 55.2° | 11.5h | 12d | 0" | 22 |
| July 2026 | 87 | 68.1° / 56.7° | 10.8h | 13d | 0" | 26 |
| August 2026 | 84 | 67° / 57.1° | 9.8h | 22d | 0" | 23 |
| September 2026 | 88 | 70.2° / 57.8° | 9.4h | 9d | 0.25" | 26 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 71.4° / 55.6° | 8.3h | 4d | 0.37" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Albany climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Albany, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Albany. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30
- Temperature: At Albany, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (71°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Albany in 45% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Albany typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Albany (21% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Albany comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 924 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Albany
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Albany changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Albany. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Albany through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Albany for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Albany by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Albany
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Albany averaged a high of 71°F, 2°F warmer than October 2025 (69°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.5 in. of rain to Albany, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Albany weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Albany
What is the weather like at Albany today?
It's 54°F at Albany right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Albany is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 59).
What is the best month to visit Albany?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Albany are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 30, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Albany?
September is the warmest month at Albany, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F.
When does the fog burn off at Albany?
Fog or low cloud covers Albany in 45% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When is it windiest at Albany?
From March through October, wind at Albany typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does Albany get?
December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 9, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.5 in. of rain to Albany, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is Albany?
Albany is a small, mostly flat city squeezed between Berkeley and El Cerrito. It runs west from Solano Avenue and San Pablo Avenue to a waterfront of landfill beaches. Its one real hill, Albany Hill, rises 338 feet under a grove of eucalyptus. On the shore, the city-owned Albany Bulb and Albany Beach adjoin McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. The former Golden Gate Fields racetrack, where horse racing ended in 2024, occupies the flat land beside them.
What is Albany weather like in November?
November at Albany averages a high of 63°F and a low of 47°F, with 2.8 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 10% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Albany weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- City of Albany, Waterfront (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Albany, Albany Hill (accessed 2026-10-27)
- East Bay Regional Park District, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- BART, El Cerrito Plaza Station (accessed 2026-10-27)
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