Sankt Stephan (BERN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Sankt Stephan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C (30°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Sankt Stephan experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1987 mm (78 in) of precipitation annually. Sankt Stephan experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 216 mm (8.5 in) in July, the wettest month, and 130 mm (5.1 in) in October, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Sankt Stephan Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sankt Stephan can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sankt Stephan.

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