Bern weather and climate
Bern weather and climate
Day
14 °C
Night
4 °C
Precipitation
80 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
Day
14 °C
Night
4 °C
Precipitation
80 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview for Bern
Weather overview
Bern (Switzerland) in general has a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 3 °C (37 °F) in January to 24 °C (76 °F) in July. The driest month is November with just 10 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is May with 15 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from -3 °C (27 °F) in January to 14 °C (57 °F) in July.
January weather
The day temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 3 °C (37 °F) in Bern, and the night temperature is on its minimum too in this month. The rainfall amount starts to descent, its value is 64 mm (2.51 in). The maximum of the humidity can be noticed in January.
February weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 5 °C (40 °F) in Bern, and the night temperature starts to rise as well, with its value being -2 °C (28 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 3 hours. The rainfall amount reaches its minimum, its value is 56 mm (2.20 in).
March weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value being 11 days in Bern, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, its value is 70 mm (2.74 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 10 °C (50 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, with its value of 1 °C (34 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 4 hours. The wind speed is on its maximum, with its value being 3.
April weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 12 days in Bern, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 80 mm (3.16 in). The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise as well, the value of this measure is 4 °C (39 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 5 hours.
May weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 18 °C (65 °F) in Bern, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 9 °C (47 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, the value of this measure is 15 days, and the maximum of the rainfall amount is observable as well in this month. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
June weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 22 °C (71 °F) in Bern, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too. The tourist season is about to start. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 14 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 6 hours. The day length reaches its maximum, with its value of 16 hours.
July weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, the value of this measure is 24 °C (76 °F) in Bern, and the maximum of the night temperature can be noticed too in July. The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 13 days. The tourist season is taking place. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value being 7 hours. The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value being 71 %.
August weather
The tourist season is close to its peak this month in Bern. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 24 °C (75 °F), and the night temperature descent's start could be observed too, with its value of 13 °C (56 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value being 7 hours.
September weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Bern. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 11 days, while the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 94 mm (3.69 in). The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, the value of this measure is 10 °C (50 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 6 hours.
October weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 14 °C (57 °F) in Bern, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, with its value being 6 °C (43 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, the value of this measure is 87 mm (3.42 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month. The minimum of the wind speed is observable, its value is 2.
November weather
The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, with its value of 10 days in Bern, while the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 76 mm (3.01 in). The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 7 °C (45 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 1 °C (34 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 3 hours.
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 4 °C (39 °F) in Bern, and the night temperature continues to descent too, with its value of -2 °C (29 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, the value of this measure is 11 days. The minimum of the day length is observable, with its value being 8 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum in this month.
FAQs
Is April part of the dry season in Bern?
No, April is not a dry month in Bern, expect rain approximately 12 days in a month.
Is there a wet season in May in Bern?
No, there is no wet season in Bern in May - you can expect 15 days of rain during the month.
What is the night temperature in Bern in June?
The average night temperature in June in Bern is 12 °C (53 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
Is July a good month to visit Bern?
July is the best month to visit Bern. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 24 °C (76 °F). The temperature of 14 °C (57 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Bern in August?
The average daily temperature in August in Bern is 24 °C (75 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Bern in September?
In September in Bern, we can expect 11 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.5 days of the week, or in general - 36 % days.
How many hours of sun to expect in October in Bern?
In Bern in October, you can expect around 4 hours of sunshine.