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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 96/100

Berkeley in September

Excellent · 96/100Beach 74/100
High / low78° / 55°daily averages
Precipitation0.2 in1 wet days
Sea58°surface temperature
37.87° N, 122.27° WElevation 171 ftUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goBerkeley · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96September
Best timeJun–Aug
September: high / low78° / 55°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Berkeley averages daytime highs of 78° and night-time lows of 55° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0.2 in of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 19%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October is cooler again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 58°, too cold for most swimmers.

September scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Berkeley. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:52 and sets at 19:19 local time, giving 12 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 69 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%95%
Dry days · 33%96%
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

September against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in September

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

iiiNearby in September

Around Berkeley this month

San Francisco
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San Francisco

California · 10 mi SW
71°Sep high
1wet day
99score
San Francisco
Oakland
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Oakland

California · 4.6 mi S
76°Sep high
1wet day
99score
Oakland
Richmond
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Richmond

California · 6.0 mi NW
78°Sep high
1wet day
97score
Richmond
Alameda
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Alameda

California · 7.0 mi S
76°Sep high
1wet day
99score
Alameda
ivTop of the table

United States's best in September

Where to go in September
San Francisco
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1

San Francisco

California
71°Sep high
1wet day
99score
San Francisco
Oakland
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2

Oakland

California
76°Sep high
1wet day
99score
Oakland
Salinas
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3

Salinas

California
76°Sep high
1wet day
99score
Salinas
Ellensburg
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4

Ellensburg

Washington
77°Sep high
3wet days
93score
Ellensburg
·Questions

Berkeley in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Berkeley?

September scores 96/100 for Berkeley, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 78°F with 1 wet days.

How warm is Berkeley in September?

Daytime highs average 78°F and night-time lows 55°F in September.

Does it rain a lot in Berkeley in September?

Berkeley receives about 0.2 in of precipitation in September, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Berkeley in September?

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