Burlingame Weather
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Burlingame begins at a bayfront lined with a dozen major hotels, a few miles south of SFO. It climbs across El Camino Real into tree-shaded streets below the Hillsborough hills. It has two separate shopping and dining districts, Burlingame Avenue near the Caltrain station and Broadway to the north. A free trolley links the bayside hotels with both districts. The shoreline walks pass wetlands where the city points visitors to egrets, pelicans and great blue herons.
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Burlingame weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Burlingame right now (feels like 51°F), with 5 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Burlingame is 57°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 62).
September is the warmest month at Burlingame, with an average high of 73°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Burlingame are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in July.
The San Bruno Gap is a low break in the Peninsula hills that lets ocean air pour toward SFO. Burlingame is far enough south of it to sit in its partial shadow. West of town the Peninsula ridge climbs higher around San Andreas Lake and Crystal Springs Reservoir. That taller wall holds back much of the summer marine layer, the cool, damp ocean air that brings fog. As a result, Burlingame's summer mornings are a little less often foggy than San Bruno's, though the difference from Millbrae, a mile or so north, is small.
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 Burlingame in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 62).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Burlingame, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 79. Thursday looks weakest (51).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (74%, about 0.28 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Burlingame right now
Overcast and 53° at Burlingame right now.
About the live weather map for Burlingame
The map centers on Burlingame 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.
Burlingame vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Burlingame, 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 Burlingame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae | 1.5 mi | -1°F | 13% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| San Mateo | 2.7 mi | same | 11% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| San Bruno | 4 mi | -3°F | 15% | 11 mph | a very similar climate |
| Montara | 8.7 mi | -18°F | 60% | 8 mph | more summer morning fog (60% vs 9% of morning hours) and about 18°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Moss Beach | 9 mi | -16°F | 66% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (66% vs 9% of morning hours) and about 16°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Half Moon Bay | 9 mi | -11°F | 64% | 8 mph | more summer morning fog (64% vs 9% of morning hours) and about 11°F cooler on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Burlingame's
- Atherton (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Corte Madera (25 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- San Rafael (28 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Burlingame climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Burlingame 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 Burlingame 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.
Burlingame weather by month
September is the warmest month at Burlingame, with an average high of 73°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.6 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 15% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. June has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 22% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Burlingame are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 11% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.9 h | 60 |
| Feb | 60°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 9 | 9% | 28% | 7 mph | 10.8 h | 61 |
| Mar | 63°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 7 | 8% | 32% | 9 mph | 11.9 h | 65 |
| Apr | 65°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 5% | 28% | 10 mph | 13.2 h | 72 |
| May | 67°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 5% | 31% | 10 mph | 14.2 h | 74 |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 7% | 22% | 10 mph | 14.7 h | 83 |
| Jul | 72°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 8% | 24% | 8 mph | 14.5 h | 87 |
| Aug | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 11% | 24% | 9 mph | 13.6 h | 89 |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 8% | 24% | 9 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 71°F | 52°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 8% | 22% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 83 |
| Nov | 64°F | 47°F | 2.2 in | 6 | 8% | 25% | 6 mph | 10.1 h | 69 |
| Dec | 58°F | 43°F | 4.6 in | 9 | 15% | 37% | 5 mph | 9.6 h | 58 |
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.
What makes Burlingame's weather different
When the fog burns off
1 PMwhen December fog usually thins (18% foggy at 9 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Burlingame in 18% of 9 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. May mornings are the least foggy (5%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Burlingame typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 18% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Microclimate
−18°FMontara, 8.7 mi away, on summer afternoons
Montara, 8.7 miles away, runs about 18°F cooler than Burlingame on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 60% of morning hours compared with 9%.
Daylight
9.6–14.7 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Burlingame range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:30 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Burlingame
- Warm seasonJul 8 – Oct 1 · highs 72°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Jul 8 to Oct 1, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 73°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Mar 3 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Mar 3, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 12 – Apr 2 · 81% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 12 to Apr 2, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 81% 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 31 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, Burlingame averaged 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 14 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 2 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 35 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (97°F) and the coldest night was Feb 10, 2025 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.61 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 48 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 8days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 14days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 2afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 35mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day97°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 10, 2025
- Wettest day2.61 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust48 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Burlingame's weather
The Peninsula ridge west of Burlingame does not block every fog bank. On summer evenings fog often spills over the crest and sinks toward Hillsborough and the upper Burlingame neighborhoods, then thins as it descends and warms. Downtown and the flats around Burlingame Avenue often stay clear while the hills behind them disappear.
Burlingame's bayfront has its own climate. East of Highway 101, the hotels and shoreline paths catch the afternoon breeze coming down the bay from the gap. They feel noticeably cooler and windier than downtown a mile inland. In late fall and winter the breeze fades, giving the bayfront its calmest days, while winter storms drop more rain on the western hills than on the shoreline.
Tips for visiting Burlingame
Pick your shopping street
Burlingame Avenue and Broadway are the city's two main shopping and dining districts.
Ride the free hotel trolley
The Burlingame Trolley runs free between designated bayfront hotels.
Grab the city parking maps
The city publishes parking maps showing free and low-cost lots downtown.
Take Caltrain to downtown
Burlingame's Caltrain station on California Drive sits a block from Burlingame Avenue, with SamTrans bus connections.
Bring a jacket to the bayfront
The wetlands along the shore draw egrets, pelicans, and great blue herons, but afternoon wind off the bay makes it cooler than downtown.
Burlingame through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is mild and bright, with a building afternoon breeze on the bayfront. It is a good season for outdoor tables downtown.
- Summer (June–August)
- Mornings may start gray but usually clear earlier than in San Bruno or Millbrae. Fog often tops the western hills by evening.
- Fall (September–October)
- September is as warm as August, and sunny afternoons are common into October. The bay breeze eases as the season goes on.
- Winter (November–February)
- Rain comes with Pacific storms, heavier in the hills than along the bay. Between storms, days are cool and often clear.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Strolling and dining on Burlingame Avenue: Walking downtown is comfortable most of the year. Summer afternoons are often sunnier here than in the cities closer to the gap.
- Birding along the bayfront: Mornings are calmest. Afternoon wind off the bay can make the shoreline chilly in spring and summer.
- Picnics in Washington Park: The city rents out the Oak Tree Picnic Area here. Warm, calm fall days are ideal, and rainy winter weekends are not.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Burlingame: Visitor information
- City of Burlingame: Parks and facilities
- Caltrain: Burlingame 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 | 82 | 62.6° / 48.9° | 6.6h | 3d | 4.06" | 22 |
| December 2024 | 72 | 60.1° / 47.9° | 4.9h | 6d | 4.83" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 84 | 60.1° / 44.9° | 6.6h | 2d | 0.14" | 22 |
| February 2025 | 76 | 61.3° / 46.3° | 6.6h | 5d | 5.67" | 16 |
| March 2025 | 84 | 62.1° / 47.3° | 8.4h | 0d | 1.68" | 21 |
| April 2025 | 90 | 66.4° / 48.4° | 9.4h | 0d | 0.37" | 24 |
| May 2025 | 94 | 70.6° / 51.4° | 12h | 0d | 0.12" | 30 |
| June 2025 | 95 | 70.8° / 52.4° | 12.3h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 95 | 72.2° / 55.3° | 11.6h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 94 | 78.5° / 57.4° | 10.9h | 1d | 0.02" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 91 | 77.3° / 60.1° | 9.4h | 0d | 0.07" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 90 | 71.7° / 55.3° | 8h | 2d | 1.06" | 28 |
| November 2025 | 80 | 64.7° / 51.5° | 6.3h | 5d | 3.35" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 71 | 57.7° / 47.5° | 4.9h | 11d | 3.72" | 8 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 61.1° / 46.9° | 6.7h | 2d | 4.68" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 78 | 63.5° / 48.8° | 6.3h | 4d | 3.58" | 17 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 75.6° / 53° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.01" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 88 | 67° / 51.2° | 9h | 2d | 3.35" | 24 |
| May 2026 | 93 | 69.4° / 52.8° | 11.5h | 1d | 0.28" | 31 |
| June 2026 | 95 | 73.8° / 55.1° | 12.1h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 94 | 74.5° / 56.6° | 11.4h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 94 | 76° / 56.7° | 10.8h | 2d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 94 | 76.4° / 57.3° | 10h | 1d | 0.03" | 30 |
| October 2026 | 91 | 75.5° / 55.2° | 8.3h | 0d | 0.14" | 29 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Burlingame climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Burlingame, 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 Burlingame. 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 Burlingame, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in August (77°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Burlingame in 18% of 9 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. May mornings are the least foggy (5%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Burlingame typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 18% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: June middays are the clearest at Burlingame (22% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (37%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Burlingame comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 945 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Burlingame
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Burlingame 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 Burlingame. 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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Burlingame averaged a high of 75°F, 5°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 71°F. It brought 0.14 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.01 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 20.1 in. of rain to Burlingame, 89% of the 22.6 in. normal.
Location Details
Burlingame weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Burlingame
What is the weather like at Burlingame today?
It's 53°F at Burlingame right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Burlingame is 57°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 55°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 62).
What is the best month to visit Burlingame?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Burlingame are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and 11 AM to 2 PM in July. The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Jul 8 to Oct 1, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 73°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Burlingame?
September is the warmest month at Burlingame, with an average high of 73°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Burlingame?
Fog or low cloud covers Burlingame in 18% of 9 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. May mornings are the least foggy (5%).
When is it windiest at Burlingame?
From February through October, wind at Burlingame typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 18% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does Burlingame get?
December is the wettest month (4.6 in.), out of about 22.6 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 12 to Apr 2, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 81% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 20.1 in. of rain to Burlingame, 89% of the 22.6 in. normal.
How does Burlingame weather compare with Montara?
Montara, 8.7 miles away, runs about 18°F cooler than Burlingame on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 60% of morning hours compared with 9%.
What kind of place is Burlingame?
Burlingame begins at a bayfront lined with a dozen major hotels, a few miles south of SFO. It climbs across El Camino Real into tree-shaded streets below the Hillsborough hills. It has two separate shopping and dining districts, Burlingame Avenue near the Caltrain station and Broadway to the north. A free trolley links the bayside hotels with both districts. The shoreline walks pass wetlands where the city points visitors to egrets, pelicans and great blue herons.
What is Burlingame weather like in November?
November at Burlingame averages a high of 64°F and a low of 47°F, with 2.2 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Burlingame 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 Burlingame, Visitor Information (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Burlingame, Parks and Recreation Facilities (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Caltrain, Burlingame station (accessed 2026-10-27)
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