Average Monthly Sunshine in Bern (BERN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bern receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bern varies. It peaks at 244 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Bern’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bern enjoys an average of 1792 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Bern’s wettest month, receives 129 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bern Precipitation page.