Climate of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Point-value climate at Bern (Bern, Switzerland). Population approximately 275,329.
Located in Bern, Switzerland, Bern has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 275,329. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 62 mm / 2.4 in (January) to 125 mm / 4.9 in (June) — about 1049 mm / 41.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Switzerland, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bern's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3°C32.5°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.6°C34.9°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.2°C41.4°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 8.1°C46.6°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 12.7°C54.9°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 15.7°C60.3°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| July | 18.1°C64.6°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| August | 17.8°C64°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| September | 14.2°C57.6°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 9.5°C49.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 4.1°C39.4°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bern?
Bern does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Bern's warmest month is July at an average of 18.1°C / 64.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 62 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bern?
Bern, in Bern, Switzerland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1049 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being June (125 mm / 4.9 in) and the driest January (62 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Bern in July?
The average temperature in Bern in July is 18.1°C / 64.6°F, with rainfall of about 107 mm / 4.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bern?
The driest month in Bern is January, with about 62 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Bern?
The wettest month in Bern is June, with approximately 125 mm / 4.9 in of average monthly rainfall.