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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 100/100

Berkeley in August

Excellent · 100/100Beach 74/100
High / low77° / 55°daily averages
Precipitation0.1 in0 wet days
Sea58°surface temperature
37.87° N, 122.27° WElevation 171 ftUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goBerkeley · weather score
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Best timeJun–Aug
August: high / low77° / 55°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Berkeley averages daytime highs of 77° and night-time lows of 55° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0.1 in of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 58°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Berkeley.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:25 and sets at 20:03 local time, giving 13 h 38 min of daylight. Days shorten by 64 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%99%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 74/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Berkeley this month

San Francisco
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San Francisco

California · 10 mi SW
70°Aug high
0wet days
100score
San Francisco
Oakland
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Oakland

California · 4.6 mi S
75°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Oakland
Richmond
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Richmond

California · 6.0 mi NW
76°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Richmond
Alameda
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Alameda

California · 7.0 mi S
74°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Alameda
ivTop of the table

United States's best in August

Where to go in August
San Francisco
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San Francisco

California
70°Aug high
0wet days
100score
San Francisco
Oakland
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Oakland

California
75°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Oakland
Salinas
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Salinas

California
74°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Salinas
Coos Bay
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Coos Bay

Oregon
70°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Coos Bay
·Questions

Berkeley in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Berkeley?

August scores 100/100 for Berkeley, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 77°F with 0 wet days.

How warm is Berkeley in August?

Daytime highs average 77°F and night-time lows 55°F in August.

Does it rain a lot in Berkeley in August?

Berkeley receives about 0.1 in of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Berkeley in August?

The sea averages 58°F in August, cold for most swimmers.