When to go
The Best Time to Visit Bern
Month-by-month climate data for Bern, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
May–September, December. Long warm days for Aare swims; December brings Christmas markets through the arcades.
Warmest in Bern: Jul (24°C / 75°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Bern climate, month by month
January
5° / -2°C
~12 rain days
Tough
February
8° / 0°C
~12 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 1°C
~12 rain days
Fair
April
13° / 3°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
17° / 8°C
~18 rain days
Good
June
23° / 13°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
24° / 14°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
24° / 14°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
September
20° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
October
15° / 7°C
~13 rain days
Good
November
8° / 1°C
~14 rain days
Fair
December
5° / -2°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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