🇺🇸 Berkeley vs 🇵🇭 Manila

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Berkeley

overcast clouds

67°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 66°F

H 74°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 60%

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Manila

few clouds

82°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 89°F

H 83°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 78%

Climate Overview

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Berkeley

Berkeley's climate spans a dramatic range from foggy, cool flatlands to warm, sunny hill neighborhoods. The bay provides consistent marine cooling in the flatlands, while the Berkeley Hills create a rain shadow pattern and frequently sit above the fog layer. Mark Twain's famous quote 'The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco' could apply equally to Berkeley's bayside neighborhoods.

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Manila

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidAugust, September, October (peak typhoon season)
Annual rain83 inches (2,100 mm)

Manila is one of the world's most typhoon-prone cities, experiencing an average of 20 typhoons per year in the Philippines (8–9 making direct landfall). The dry season (November–April) is the safest and most comfortable window.

Seasonal Comparison

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Berkeley vs Manila: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Berkeley or Manila have better weather?

Berkeley and Manila have very different climates. Berkeley's climate spans a dramatic range from foggy, cool flatlands to warm, sunny hill neighborhoo Manila: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Berkeley vs Manila?

Best time for Berkeley: spring and fall. Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February.

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