North Berkeley Weather
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North Berkeley runs uphill from the round North Berkeley BART station on Sacramento Street to the Berkeley Rose Garden and Codornices Park on Euclid Avenue. On the way it passes the North Shattuck food district, home to Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board Collective. That climb sets it apart from downtown. In well under two miles, flat blocks along the Ohlone Greenway give way to steep, wooded hill streets with views over the bay to the Golden Gate.
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Hourly Forecast
Current Conditions
Comfort Breakdown
North Berkeley weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at North Berkeley right now (feels like 50°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at North Berkeley is 55°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
September is the warmest month at North Berkeley, 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 North Berkeley are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in October.
Which end of North Berkeley you are in matters more than the forecast. Around North Berkeley BART and the Ohlone Greenway, the flats get the same marine air that crosses the bay from the Golden Gate on summer afternoons. East of Shattuck the streets start climbing the face of the Berkeley Hills. On many summer mornings the low cloud deck hangs partway up that slope instead of reaching the crest.
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 North Berkeley in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for North Berkeley, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 81. Today looks weakest (52).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.42 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around North Berkeley right now
Overcast and 54° at North Berkeley right now.
About the live weather map for North Berkeley
The map centers on North Berkeley 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.
North Berkeley vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with North Berkeley, 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 North Berkeley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley | 0.9 mi | same | 41% | 7 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Solano Avenue | 1 mi | same | 51% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Albany | 1.1 mi | same | 33% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Pleasant Hill | 13.1 mi | +18°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 18°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 41% of morning hours) |
| Concord | 15.4 mi | +18°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 18°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (9% vs 41% of morning hours) |
| Pittsburg | 24.1 mi | +20°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (2% vs 41% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like North Berkeley's
- Glen Park (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Excelsior District (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- McLaren Park (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the North Berkeley climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley 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.
North Berkeley weather by month
September is the warmest month at North Berkeley, 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 46% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 23% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at North Berkeley are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 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% | 6 mph | 9.8 h | 40 |
| Feb | 59°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 11% | 28% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 47 |
| Mar | 63°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 8 | 14% | 33% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 64 |
| Apr | 66°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 5 | 17% | 29% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 71 |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 23% | 32% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 73 |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 34% | 28% | 7 mph | 14.8 h | 82 |
| Jul | 76°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 46% | 36% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 81 |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 44% | 33% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 87 |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 30% | 27% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 92 |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 17% | 23% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 85 |
| 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 | 16% | 35% | 6 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 North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley has actually seen.
What makes North Berkeley's weather different
When the fog burns off
2 PMwhen July fog usually thins (54% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers North Berkeley in 54% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, April–June
From April through June, wind at North Berkeley typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
North Berkeley shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Downtown Berkeley. 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 North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley
- 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, North Berkeley 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 155 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 42 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
- 155mornings 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 gust42 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes North Berkeley's weather
North Berkeley's hillside streets get the best and worst of the summer fog. The marine layer is the low sheet of fog and cloud off the ocean. When it is shallow, the upper streets around the Rose Garden break into sun before the flats do. When it is deep, they sit inside the cloud, with mist dripping off the oaks and redwoods. The Rose Garden's terraces face west over the bay, so they catch the afternoon sea breeze straight on.
Late summer and early fall bring both the warmest weather and the fire season. The upper hills meet the wildland edge. On rare days of extreme fire weather, the City of Berkeley asks residents of the upper Berkeley Hills to leave before any fire starts. A fire driven by dry offshore wind, blowing from inland toward the coast, could spread faster than people can drive out.
Tips for visiting North Berkeley
Park at BART and walk up
North Berkeley station has paid parking and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway walking and bike path.
See the roses mid-May to September
The city says that is when the Rose Garden's roughly 1,500 bushes are in full bloom. Street parking nearby is limited.
Bring cardboard for the Codornices slide
Codornices Park, reached by a tunnel under Euclid Avenue from the Rose Garden, has a long concrete slide that visitors ride on cardboard.
Eat on North Shattuck
North Shattuck is known as a birthplace of farm-to-table cooking, with Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board Collective on the same blocks. Sidewalk tables cool off fast on summer evenings.
Know the hill fire-weather alerts
A Red Flag Warning means hot, dry, windy weather that can spread fire fast. During the city's rarer Extreme Fire Weather alerts, upper-hill residents in Leave Early Zones should go before a fire starts.
North Berkeley through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Creeks run after the winter rain, and the Rose Garden starts its main bloom in mid-May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Gray mornings are common on the flats. The upper streets sometimes clear first and sometimes sit right in the cloud, depending on how deep the marine layer is.
- Fall (September–October)
- September is as warm as August, and early fall is the peak of fire weather in the hills. Watch for Red Flag Warnings before heading up.
- Winter (November–February)
- Wet months make the steep hill streets, public stairs and creekside paths in Codornices Park slick.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Rose Garden visit: Bloom runs mid-May through September. The west-facing terraces are at their best on a clear late afternoon, but the sea breeze can make them chilly.
- Codornices Park slide and creek trails: The slide is fastest when it is dry. Creek paths and bridges are shaded and stay damp after rain.
- Walking or biking the Ohlone Greenway: The greenway is a flat path on the low end of the neighborhood, comfortable most of the year. Afternoon headwinds off the bay are common in summer.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Berkeley: Berkeley Rose Garden
- City of Berkeley: Codornices Park
- BART: North Berkeley station
- City of Berkeley: Fire weather and evacuation
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° | 6.2h | 2d | 4.55" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 71 | 60.1° / 48.6° | 4.9h | 7d | 6.38" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 60.4° / 45.7° | 6.9h | 4d | 0.23" | 22 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 60.5° / 46.5° | 6.3h | 4d | 8.28" | 14 |
| March 2025 | 79 | 61.3° / 47.3° | 7.4h | 3d | 2.08" | 17 |
| April 2025 | 81 | 62.3° / 49.8° | 8.3h | 14d | 0.3" | 18 |
| May 2025 | 89 | 67.1° / 52.4° | 10.7h | 9d | 0.18" | 26 |
| June 2025 | 79 | 64.3° / 52.9° | 7.6h | 21d | 0" | 12 |
| July 2025 | 73 | 63.8° / 55.3° | 5.4h | 29d | 0" | 6 |
| August 2025 | 82 | 69.1° / 57.6° | 7.7h | 19d | 0" | 16 |
| September 2025 | 83 | 71.1° / 60.2° | 7.4h | 10d | 0.07" | 17 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 69.2° / 56.3° | 7.2h | 6d | 1.38" | 21 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64° / 52.3° | 6.3h | 6d | 3.53" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 70 | 57.5° / 46.8° | 4.8h | 9d | 5.15" | 8 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 62.4° / 48.4° | 6.5h | 3d | 4.21" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.7° / 49.7° | 6.1h | 7d | 5" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 74° / 54.5° | 9.5h | 3d | 0.04" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 82 | 65.4° / 51.7° | 8.3h | 5d | 4.31" | 17 |
| May 2026 | 84 | 66.1° / 53.5° | 9h | 14d | 0.63" | 19 |
| June 2026 | 82 | 67.1° / 55.2° | 7.8h | 15d | 0" | 16 |
| July 2026 | 82 | 68.1° / 56.7° | 8.2h | 14d | 0" | 17 |
| August 2026 | 77 | 67° / 57.1° | 5.9h | 25d | 0" | 7 |
| September 2026 | 86 | 70.2° / 57.8° | 8.1h | 11d | 0.25" | 20 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 71.4° / 55.6° | 8h | 2d | 0.37" | 29 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the North Berkeley climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at North Berkeley, 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 North Berkeley. 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 North Berkeley, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (72°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers North Berkeley in 54% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
- Wind: From April through June, wind at North Berkeley typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at North Berkeley (23% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at North Berkeley comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 863 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for North Berkeley
This heatmap shows how average temperature at North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley. 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 North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
North Berkeley weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting North Berkeley
What is the weather like at North Berkeley today?
It's 54°F at North Berkeley right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at North Berkeley is 55°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
What is the best month to visit North Berkeley?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at North Berkeley are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 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 North Berkeley?
September is the warmest month at North Berkeley, 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 North Berkeley?
Fog or low cloud covers North Berkeley in 54% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When is it windiest at North Berkeley?
From April through June, wind at North Berkeley typically builds after noon. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is North Berkeley?
North Berkeley runs uphill from the round North Berkeley BART station on Sacramento Street to the Berkeley Rose Garden and Codornices Park on Euclid Avenue. On the way it passes the North Shattuck food district, home to Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board Collective. That climb sets it apart from downtown. In well under two miles, flat blocks along the Ohlone Greenway give way to steep, wooded hill streets with views over the bay to the Golden Gate.
What is North Berkeley weather like in November?
November at North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley 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.
- BART, North Berkeley Station (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Berkeley Rose Garden Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Codornices Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Berkeley, North Shattuck neighborhood guide (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Fire Weather and Evacuation (accessed 2026-10-27)
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