When to go to Bern?
Six kilometres of covered arcades run through Bern's medieval centre, sheltering bookshops, cellar bars and coffee counters whatever the weather. The Zytglogge still works through its astronomical routine on the hour, and below the ramparts the BärenPark keeps the city's emblem, the bear, in view. Across the river, Renzo Piano's wave-roofed Zentrum Paul Klee handles daylight as carefully as the paintings inside.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Bern, aim for June to August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Bern
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 | 79 | 1 | 49 |
| February | 6.8 | 52 | 4 | 57 |
| March | 8.1 | 90 | 6 | 58 |
| April | 8.8 | 116 | 8 | 57 |
| May | 10.4 | 133 | 13 | 63 |
| June | 12.1 | 144 | 18 | 71 |
| July | 12.9 | 120 | 20 | 75 |
| August | 11.1 | 97 | 20 | 74 |
| September | 9.6 | 134 | 15 | 62 |
| October | 7.4 | 113 | 12 | 55 |
| November | 5.4 | 149 | 5 | 44 |
| December | 4.4 | 139 | 2 | 42 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Bern, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is February (about 52 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,366 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Bern?
- Old town (UNESCO, 6 km of arcades)
- Zytglogge (clock tower)
- BärenPark (bear pit)
- Zentrum Paul Klee (Renzo Piano)
Practical info
- Country: Switzerland
- Station: Bern Hbf
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