When is the best time to go to Bern?

When is the best time to go to Bern? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Bern are May, June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and July


Annual weather in Bern

Infographic of the best times to visit Bern
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Weather details in Bern month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Bern for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Bern

Bern enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bern is 59°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 43.5in, with a minimum of 2.7in in february and a maximum of 5.7in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and it rains in march about 2.9in.
  • In the month of april the climate is okay. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 17% of the time in april.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 86°F.
  • In october the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 41°F.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 31°F and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bern

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bern: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bern

Find out when Bern has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Bern

  • Very low season in Bern
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Bern
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and December.
  • High season in Bern
    The number of visitors to Bern is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Bern
    The largest number of tourists visiting Bern is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Bern month by month



Best time for low prices in Bern

Average prices of hotels in Bern month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bern. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Bern

On average, it costs $ 122 per day to hire a car in Bern. This price varies by $ 74 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 99 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 173.

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