When is the best time to go to Bern
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bern, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bern
Bern weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bern are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 69mm | 2.4hrs | 10.1hrs |
January in Bern is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bern for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Bern and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bern with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 66mm | 3.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Bern is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bern for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Bern and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bern with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 61mm | 4.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bern is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bern for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Bern and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bern with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 69mm | 5.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Bern's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bern.
April is in the spring in Bern and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bern with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 81mm | 6.1hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Bern and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bern.
May is in the spring in Bern and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bern with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 106mm | 7.1hrs | 10.1hrs |
Bern's weather in June is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bern.
June is in the summer in Bern and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bern with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 95mm | 8.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Bern is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bern, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Bern and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bern with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 121mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bern is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bern, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Bern and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bern with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 80mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Bern's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bern, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bern and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bern with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 57mm | 4.3hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Bern and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bern, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bern and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bern with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 85mm | 2.9hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Bern during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bern for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bern and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bern with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 69mm | 2.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Bern is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bern for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Bern and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bern with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bern weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 57mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.6°C 34.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 121mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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