AI-generatedBern at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,107 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 549 m
Climate in Bern
Bern has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Bern is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4618:45
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:28–08:28 · evening 18:04–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:28 · evening 19:04–19:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bern in October?
In October, Bern is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bern.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:46 – 18:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bern
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bern, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bern
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bern: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bern has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bern
How breezy and how cloudy Bern is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bern typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Bern: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Bern
Snow is possible in Bern, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Bern.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bern
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 4° | −3° | 2.1 h | 13 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 6° | −3° | 3.3 h | 12 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 9° | 0° | 4.9 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 13° | 3° | 6.0 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 59 | 17° | 8° | 6.4 h | 15 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 21° | 12° | 7.4 h | 14 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 22° | 13° | 7.9 h | 14 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 22° | 14° | 7.3 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 18° | 10° | 5.8 h | 12 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 6° | 3.8 h | 12 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 1° | 2.2 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 4° | −2° | 1.7 h | 14 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Bern
The best time to visit Bern is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from March to August and from October to January; the wettest month is May with 118 mm.
Bern through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bern in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Bern in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Bern in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Bern in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bern for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bern
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Bern: score 75 against 47. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 75better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 84 mmbetter | 103 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Bern month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · 2 h
In January, Bern is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 83 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in January15February6° · 3 h
In February, Bern is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in February23March9° · 5 h
In March, Bern is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in March45April13° · 6 h
In April, Bern is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in April59May17° · 6 h
In May, Bern is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in May73June21° · 7 h
In June, Bern is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in June74July22° · 8 h
In July, Bern is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in July75August22° · 7 h
In August, Bern is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in August73September18° · 6 h
In September, Bern is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in September47October14° · 4 h
In October, Bern is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in October11November8° · 2 h
In November, Bern is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bern.
Bern in November10December4° · 2 h
In December, Bern is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bern.
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Bern vs. Biel/Bienne
In October the holiday weather in Bern and Biel/Bienne is about equally good (score 47 vs. 48). During the day Biel/Bienne is 1 °C warmer than Bern.
| in October | Bern | Biel/Bienne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Bern ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Montreux16°68
- 2Sion17°68
- 3Interlaken15°60
- 4Glarus16°60
- 5Vevey16°59
- 6Thun14°55
- 7Lauterbrunnen14°54
- 8Basel16°54
- 21BernThis page14°47
Planning a trip to Bern
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bern in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bern has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bern
When is the best time to visit Bern?
The best time to visit Bern is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bern?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Bern?
Rain is most frequent from March to August and from October to January; the wettest month is May with 118 mm. The driest month is February with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bern get?
Bern gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bern in?
Bern uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bern?
A nonstop flight from London to Bern takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bern?
Bern has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 10.
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