Bern weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Bern compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Bern includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Bern in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 66 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bern. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bern climate page with graphs.

 

Bern, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 66 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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