Weather in Bern

Best time to visit

Bern has a humid continental climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. Spring (March to May) sees temperatures gradually increase from 5°C (41°F) to 12°C (54°F).

Summer (June to August) is the peak season for tourism as temperatures in Bern typically hit highs of 23°C (73°F). This is a popular season for walking, hiking and cycling tours around the city. The River Aare becomes a popular spot in summer as locals and tourists go rafting along the river, seeing the city from a unique and unusual perspective.

Autumn (September to November) is mild with the average temperatures reaching highs of 19°C (66°F) in September and 8°C (46°F) in November.

Winter (December to February) can be frigid as the average temperature typically reaches lows of -2°C (28°F) in December. However, the Christmas markets dotted around the city makes the season more enjoyable. The main Christmas markets can be found in Münsterplatz and Waisenhausplatz.

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Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
3
°C
0.6mm
3
sse
82%
1,019mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0.6mm
3
s
71%
1,019mb
Good
Wed
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
4
°C
0.6mm
4
s
92%
1,019mb
Moderate
Thu
Mist
Mist
1
4
°C
0.3mm
3
sse
95%
1,021mb
Poor
Fri
Mist
Mist
1
3
°C
0mm
2
sse
95%
1,019mb
Poor
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
5
°C
0mm
4
ssw
74%
1,016mb
Good
Sun
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
2
°C
0mm
0
nnw
95%
1,018mb
Good
Mon
Overcast
Overcast skies
1
2
°C
0mm
5
ne
75%
1,020mb
Good
Tue
Occ Light Rain
Light rain
1
1
°C
0mm
4
ne
97%
1,018mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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