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While most students are pleased with Berkeley’s weather, many Southern California students like to brag that the weather at home is much better. This is because even the sunniest days here can start out a little gray, and the wind makes the sunny town feel cooler. Berkeley is a place where you’ll need sunglasses, flip-flops, an umbrella, and an overcoat, no matter how beautiful the weather seems while moving in.
During spring and fall, the weather is sunny and warm, without being too hot. Most students walk around in tank tops and flip-flops, and many sit in the sun between classes. Still, if you wake up and it’s sunny, bring a sweater to class because it could be chilly out in an hour or freezing by night. In winter, rain makes the town seem much gloomier. Sidewalks here are generally cracked and uneven, creating puddle after puddle. Thanksgiving break is a good opportunity to swap out summer clothes for more pants and a warm overcoat, since finals can become a lot harder when you're wet and cold. That said, even these “extremes” are not that bad. The weather is seen far more as a perk than a problem, and most students just use winter to become excited for spring.
PM22
'12
Psychology Studies
Weather Is Nice
The only problem with the weather is that it can get pretty chilly during the winter, and it may rain for days/weeks. However, the days are usually clear and sunny with a nice burst of cool air going by. Pretty plesant.
Feb 05, 2012
Berkeleygirl12345
'15
Environmental Engineering
Great Weather
Right now it's December and warm(ish) and sunny out, and has been the whole month. The winter usually gets a fair amount of rain - bring rain boots and an umbrella!! - but on the whole we have beautiful California weather all the time
Dec 11, 2011
frankafru
Anthropology and Archaeology
Bay Area Breeze
Coming from humid ol' Florida, the weather here can be a little chilly. However, up until winter, the weather ranges from cold + rainy to perfect. Bringing an umbrella or some sort of rain gear is recommended.
Nov 15, 2011
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