When is the best time to go to Thun?

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

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


Annual weather in Thun

For full information about the climate and weather in Thun a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/36°F
7.8in
February 25°F/38°F
5.6in
March 31°F/45°F
6.2in
April 40°F/52°F
6.4in
May 45°F/58°F
11.5in
June 54°F/67°F
10in
July 58°F/70°F
9.7in
August 56°F/70°F
8.7in
September 50°F/65°F
5.2in
October 41°F/56°F
5.7in
November 32°F/47°F
6.5in
December 27°F/40°F
7.9in


Weather and climate in Thun

Thun enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Thun is 54°F (ranging from 36°F in january to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 90.8in, with a minimum of 5.2in in september and a maximum of 11.5in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 32°F.
  • Between the months of april and june the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F and it rains in june about 10in.
  • Between july and september the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 56°F and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 40°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 7.9in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Thun

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Thun: 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 Thun

Find out when Thun 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 Thun

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

Figure: Visitor index for Thun month by month



Best time for low prices in Thun

Average prices of hotels in Thun month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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