Bern weather in September (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Bern in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Bern generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Bern in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 176 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Bern. 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 September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 176 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in Switzerland in September

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in September and which places have the best weather 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 Bern in September?

For visitors traveling to Bern, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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