Bern (BERN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Bern is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bern has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1311 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Bern remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 137 mm (5.4 in) over 18 days. In the driest month January, this drops slightly to 92 mm (3.6 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Bern Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bern serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bern.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 85%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year