Bern weather in October (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Bern in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Bern generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Bern in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 121 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bern, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 121 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bern.

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