Berkeley Marina Weather
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At the foot of University Avenue, the Berkeley Marina juts into San Francisco Bay as a man-made peninsula of docks, lawns and shoreline paths. The City of Berkeley's Waterfront division runs it. On its north side, the 90-acre César Chávez Park, built on a former landfill, is a favorite spot for kite flying. Shorebird Park, its straw-bale nature center and the Adventure Playground sit on the south shore. Open water surrounds it on three sides, making it the most wind-exposed corner of Berkeley.
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Berkeley Marina weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Berkeley Marina right now (feels like 50°F), with 10 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Berkeley Marina is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 59).
September is the warmest month at Berkeley Marina, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Berkeley Marina are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June.
Nothing stands between the marina and the Golden Gate but about ten miles of open bay. On summer afternoons, when inland heat pulls ocean air through the Gate, that sea breeze crosses the water unbroken and arrives here at full strength. That is why the city describes César Chávez Park's strong bay breezes, and why sailors and windsurfers launch from these docks.
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 Berkeley Marina in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- Small Craft Advisory until Sun 3:00 PM
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 59).
Hiking conditions
Best hiking day this week: Friday, with 9 daylight hours that are dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind. 4 of the next 7 days have at least 4 such hours.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Berkeley Marina, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 81. Today looks weakest (53).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.42 in.).
Ocean water
62°F at the Richmond (San Francisco Bay) NOAA station. NOAA data
Live weather map
Weather around Berkeley Marina right now
Overcast and 54° at Berkeley Marina right now.
About the live weather map for Berkeley Marina
The map centers on Berkeley Marina 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.
Berkeley Marina vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Berkeley Marina, 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 Berkeley Marina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 1.6 mi | same | 33% | 8 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| North Berkeley | 1.8 mi | same | 41% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Solano Avenue | 2.3 mi | same | 51% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (51% vs 33% of morning hours) |
| Walnut Creek | 13.9 mi | +17°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 33% of morning hours) |
| Pleasant Hill | 14.9 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 | 17.2 mi | +17°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (9% vs 33% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Berkeley Marina's
- Coyote Hills Regional Park (25 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Santa Cruz Main Beach (65 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Vallejo (17 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Berkeley Marina climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina 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.
Berkeley Marina weather by month
September is the warmest month at Berkeley Marina, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 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 Berkeley Marina are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 13% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 58 |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 11% | 27% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 61 |
| Mar | 63°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 8 | 12% | 30% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 63 |
| Apr | 66°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 12% | 26% | 9 mph | 13.2 h | 70 |
| May | 69°F | 51°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 15% | 28% | 10 mph | 14.2 h | 74 |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 26% | 22% | 9 mph | 14.8 h | 85 |
| Jul | 74°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 39% | 26% | 8 mph | 14.5 h | 83 |
| Aug | 75°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 34% | 25% | 8 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 26% | 23% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 16% | 21% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 7 | 10% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 70 |
| Dec | 57°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 9 | 18% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 57 |
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 Berkeley Marina average about 12°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 Berkeley Marina has actually seen.
What makes Berkeley Marina's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen July fog usually thins (45% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina 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
Berkeley Marina shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Albany. 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina
- Warm seasonJul 3 – Sep 29 · highs 74°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
- Cool seasonNov 27 – Feb 28 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 27 to Feb 28, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 9 – Apr 4 · 82% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% 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 30 and half of its annual total by Jan 24.
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, Berkeley Marina averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 17 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 (78°F) and the coldest night was Dec 15, 2025 (42°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.55 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 41 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 17days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 137mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day78°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night42°FDec 15, 2025
- Wettest day2.55 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust41 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Berkeley Marina's weather
The summer sea breeze also carries in the marine layer, the low sheet of fog and cloud that forms over the cold ocean. Fog and low cloud usually reach the marina before they reach downtown Berkeley, both in the morning and again toward evening. The surrounding water keeps summer afternoons here cool.
Fall and winter bring the calmest weather. September has the warmest afternoons of the year, with lighter wind than summer. Winter storms reverse the wind, with gusty southerlies and rain squalls sweeping up the bay ahead of a front.
Tips for visiting Berkeley Marina
Fly kites at César Chávez Park
The city calls its wide-open fields and strong bay breezes a favorite for kite flying. In summer the wind usually builds after midday.
Let dogs run in the off-leash area
César Chávez Park has a large off-leash area for dogs under voice and sight control. Leash them going in and out.
Visit Adventure Playground on a weekend
Public hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is free for families. It closes when rain falls steadily through the day.
Learn to sail or windsurf
The volunteer-run Cal Sailing Club at the marina teaches both. It treats kayaking and paddleboarding as lower-wind activities that may be restricted to its novice area.
Duck into the Shorebird Nature Center
Its bay wildlife exhibits are housed in the first municipal straw-bale building in the U.S., a good stop when the wind is up.
Berkeley Marina through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- The afternoon wind picks up as the inland valleys warm. Spring brings good kite days that are chilly for sitting still.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer mornings are often gray, and the afternoon breeze is steady. Sailors count on it, while picnickers need layers and a sheltered table.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings lighter winds and the warmest, clearest afternoons. It is the best season for paddling and long walks around César Chávez Park.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, with squally south winds on storm days. The Adventure Playground closes when rain is steady all day.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Kite flying: Kites need the steady afternoon breeze that comes most reliably from spring through summer. Calm fall days can leave kites on the ground.
- Sailing and windsurfing: Summer afternoons bring the strongest, most dependable wind. Beginners do better in lighter morning or fall conditions.
- Kayaking and paddleboarding: Paddling needs light wind, so go on calm mornings or still fall days. Summer afternoons are usually too breezy.
- Picnics at Shorebird Park: Shorebird Park has a playground, picnic tables and lawns on the south shore. It is best on calm, sunny days, ideally before the summer wind arrives.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Berkeley: Berkeley Marina
- City of Berkeley: César Chávez Park
- City of Berkeley: Adventure Playground
- Cal Sailing Club
- NOAA water temperature: Richmond
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 | 79 | 59.5° / 51.9° | 6.4h | 2d | 4.31" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 57.6° / 50.3° | 5h | 7d | 5.65" | 11 |
| January 2025 | 81 | 57.2° / 48.1° | 7h | 4d | 0.21" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 72 | 57.5° / 48.6° | 6.5h | 5d | 7.36" | 12 |
| March 2025 | 79 | 57.5° / 49.6° | 7.9h | 2d | 1.79" | 16 |
| April 2025 | 82 | 57.9° / 51.5° | 9.5h | 4d | 0.25" | 21 |
| May 2025 | 86 | 59.5° / 52.9° | 11.5h | 3d | 0.15" | 27 |
| June 2025 | 81 | 58.7° / 53.6° | 11.1h | 16d | 0" | 18 |
| July 2025 | 78 | 60.1° / 56° | 10h | 24d | 0" | 12 |
| August 2025 | 86 | 63.2° / 58.1° | 10.3h | 15d | 0" | 21 |
| September 2025 | 84 | 65.4° / 60.4° | 8.5h | 14d | 0.09" | 21 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 65.2° / 58.1° | 7.8h | 5d | 1.13" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 78 | 61.3° / 54° | 6.4h | 7d | 3.1" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 68 | 56.1° / 48.6° | 4.7h | 11d | 4.6" | 9 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 59.9° / 50.2° | 6.6h | 3d | 3.85" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 75 | 60.1° / 51.4° | 6.2h | 6d | 4.52" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 92 | 64.8° / 54.9° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.03" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 82 | 61.1° / 53.6° | 8.8h | 5d | 3.67" | 20 |
| May 2026 | 85 | 60.7° / 54.2° | 10.5h | 7d | 0.57" | 22 |
| June 2026 | 84 | 61.5° / 55.8° | 11.5h | 12d | 0" | 21 |
| July 2026 | 86 | 62.5° / 57.2° | 10.8h | 13d | 0" | 23 |
| August 2026 | 82 | 62.4° / 57.8° | 9.8h | 22d | 0" | 21 |
| September 2026 | 88 | 65.2° / 59.2° | 9.4h | 9d | 0.16" | 24 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 65.1° / 57.2° | 8.3h | 4d | 0.27" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Berkeley Marina climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Berkeley Marina, 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 Berkeley Marina. 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 Berkeley Marina, 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina (21% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Berkeley Marina comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 924 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Berkeley Marina
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina. 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Berkeley Marina averaged a high of 65°F, about the same as October 2025 (65°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 21.6 in. of rain to Berkeley Marina, 94% of the 23.1 in. normal.
Location Details
Berkeley Marina weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Berkeley Marina
What is the weather like at Berkeley Marina today?
It's 54°F at Berkeley Marina right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Berkeley Marina is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 53°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 59).
What is the best month to visit Berkeley Marina?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Berkeley Marina are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Berkeley Marina?
September is the warmest month at Berkeley Marina, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Berkeley Marina?
Fog or low cloud covers Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina?
From March through October, wind at Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Marina get?
December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 21.6 in. of rain to Berkeley Marina, 94% of the 23.1 in. normal.
What kind of place is Berkeley Marina?
At the foot of University Avenue, the Berkeley Marina juts into San Francisco Bay as a man-made peninsula of docks, lawns and shoreline paths. The City of Berkeley's Waterfront division runs it. On its north side, the 90-acre César Chávez Park, built on a former landfill, is a favorite spot for kite flying. Shorebird Park, its straw-bale nature center and the Adventure Playground sit on the south shore. Open water surrounds it on three sides, making it the most wind-exposed corner of Berkeley.
What is Berkeley Marina weather like in November?
November at Berkeley Marina averages a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.5 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 10% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley, Berkeley Marina (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, César Chávez Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Adventure Playground (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Shorebird Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley Marina (accessed 2026-10-27)
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