Our verdict
The best time to visit Bern is May-June
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 26℃ (78℉) in the middle of the day. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Bern is around -11℃ (12℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Bern in August, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Bern, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Bern seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bern as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bern is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Bern
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bern for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Bern climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bern for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Bern in January
- Average temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in February
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in March
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in April
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bern in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bern in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bern in August
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bern in September
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Bern in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bern in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bern in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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