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

Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 19°C (66°F) and January dropping to -2°C (28°F).

Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1936 mm (76 in) per year. July is the wettest month and October the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from May to August. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 9.0 hours of daily sunshine.

Monthly Temperature in Lenk

Visitors to Lenk can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C (28°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -11°C (12°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Lenk

Lenk is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1936 mm (76 in). Year-round, Lenk has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 207 mm (8.1 in), and the driest month, October, with 128 mm (5 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Lenk Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Lenk

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lenk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Humidity in Lenk by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lenk.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Lenk (BERN) 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Lenk

During June, July and August, Lenk experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 17°C (63°F) and 19°C (67°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.

The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 187 mm (7.4 in) and 207 mm (8.1 in).

Plan accordingly for May, June, July, August and December, when conditions bring the heaviest precipitation.

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