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Comparable Schools'
Weather Grades:
Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 4.44 in.
- Spring - 5.59 in.
- Summer - 0.28 in.
- Winter - 13 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 60°F
- Spring - 56°F
- Summer - 64°F
- Winter - 50°F
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Berkeley has probably the best...
Berkeley has probably the best weather in the entire United States. We get mild conditions all year round. Summers are cool and dry, with highs usually in the 70s and low 80s. We get morning and evening fog, which acts as natural air-conditioning and keeps the air fresh and cool. Spring and fall are usually clear and warm as well, while winter is when we get most of our rain. Lows in the winter are probably in the 40s, with rain on maybe thirty to forty percent of the days. Overall, it’s the best weather you could ask for. |
Anonymous says: |
The weather is really spontaneous...
The weather is really spontaneous here so you should be ready for anything. The winters get pretty cold and rainy, so you should have a couple large coats. But fall and spring are mild. |
Anonymous says: |
As someone from out of state, the...
As someone from out of state, the weather can be very confusing. Although the temperature spread over the year is very small, the variance from midday to nighttime can be huge. Sweatshirts are important so you can layer easily as the temperature changes. Rain boots are a must-have too because you walk so much, and it rains for most of January and February. |
Anonymous says: |
Coming from San Diego, I was...
Coming from San Diego, I was worried about the weather, but it’s actually pretty similar. The beginning of September is really hot and nice, and it lasts usually through October and some of November. It’s gotten less rainy over the past few years, but there are still some winter showers and nights that get really cold. It’s helpful to have rain boots and an umbrella, along with a warm coat. |
Anonymous says: |
The weather is pretty consistently...
The weather is pretty consistently cool here. Jackets, long sleeves, and jeans are all good things to bring. |
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