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Berkeley

Decide whether to visit or live in Berkeley, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Berkeley month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Berkeley are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 170 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.318.812010.5
February25.518.412410.4
March24.417.41709.3
April22.214.1889.3
May19.311.0868.8
June16.78.9868.3
July16.88.2978.7
August17.78.6659.0
September20.410.46510.3
October22.112.79110.4
November23.514.99010.9
December25.616.97911.3

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What is being reported around Berkeley

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People and places shaping Berkeley

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Research updated Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Past and future events in Berkeley

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Past · documented context

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People associated with this place

  • Berkeley (given name)

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  • Berkeley family

    an aristocratic English family

  • Berkeley

    Berkeley, New South Wales, a suburb of Wollongong

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Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Berkeley, New South Wales

    Suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia

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01 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Berkeley

Berkeley, a city in New South Wales, Australia, has a population of 7559 people. The city is situated at a latitude of -34.48333 and a longitude of 150.85, and is part of the country's geographical landscape.

In terms of arts, Berkeley's cultural scene is influenced by its geographical location, with the city being a suburb of Wollongong. The city's name is also shared by other places around the world, including Berkeley, California, which is home to the University of California, Berkeley, a public research university.

For more information on Berkeley, visit the Wikipedia page or the GeoNames record for a more detailed overview of the city's geography and other notable places with the same name.

02 · Visit

Visiting Berkeley

Berkeley is a suburb located in Australia. Specifically, this locality sits within the state of New South Wales as a suburb of Wollongong.

Geographic coordinates

Positioned geographically at latitude -34.48333 and longitude 150.85, the area operates within the Australia/Sydney time zone.

Local context

Recorded with a population of 7,559 residents, the locality represents one of several places bearing the name globally, distinct from the California city or the historic English town in Gloucestershire. For further geographic and administrative documentation, consult the GeoNames record for Berkeley or the broader details available on Wikipedia.

03 · Overview

Berkeley, in brief

Berkeley is a suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.

It lies at latitude 34.48333° S and longitude 150.85° E, placing it on the south‑coast of the state.

Coastal fringe

Set against the Pacific shoreline, Berkeley shares the Illawarra’s characteristic blend of ocean breezes and rolling foothills. Though the elevation is not recorded, the suburb’s proximity to sea level gives it a gentle, flat profile that supports residential development and easy access to nearby beaches.

Suburban rhythm

With a population of 7,559, Berkeley functions as a modestly sized community within the greater Wollongong urban area. The settlement’s layout reflects typical Australian suburban patterns: detached homes, local parks, and a network of streets that connect residents to commercial centres in Wollongong.

Time and tongues

Berkeley observes the Australia/Sydney time zone, aligning its daily schedule with the eastern coast of the continent. The official currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), and the predominant language is Australian English (en‑AU), reflecting the linguistic profile of the region.

Statistical snapshot

AttributeValue
NameBerkeley
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
Latitude‑34.48333
Longitude150.85
Population7,559
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
CurrencyAUD
Languageen‑AU

Reference points

For a broader context, see the entry for Berkeley on Wikipedia and the GeoNames record at GeoNames. Both sources confirm its status as a suburb of Wollongong and provide the geographic coordinates used above.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Berkeley located and what are its coordinates?

Berkeley is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -34.4833, 150.8500, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Berkeley?

Berkeley has a recorded population of approximately 7,559 and observes the Australia/Sydney time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Berkeley?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Berkeley include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Berkeley?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Berkeley, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.