Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Albany, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Albany runs mild by nature — 126 years of data puts the average high at 63° and the low at 47°. There's a modest 21% chance of rain today, though snow is essentially unheard of. The date's range tells an interesting story: a balmy 83° back in 1960 versus a chilly 37° low in 1901.
Albany's weather has more drama in its history than its reputation suggests. The thermometer has swung from a scorching 107° on June 15, 2000 all the way down to 24° on December 22, 1990 — an 83-degree spread between the extremes. The wettest single day on record dumped 6.98 inches on January 4, 1982, and the town has even seen 6 inches of snow, back in January 1922.
Albany runs on a classic Bay Area rhythm: mild year-round, with highs never straying far from a tight 55°–73° band. The warmest stretch falls in mid-to-late September, when average highs reach 73°, while January is the coolest and wettest month, with highs around 55°–56° and the rainiest weeks of the year arriving mid-month. If you're planning a visit, late summer through early fall is your sweet spot — and pack a rain jacket if you're coming in January.