AI-generatedThun at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,107 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 560 m
Climate in Thun
Thun 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 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Thun is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
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°
07:4518:45
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 07:27–08:27 · evening 18:03–19:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:27 · evening 19:03–19:15
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 Thun in October?
In October, Thun is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Thun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:45 – 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 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Thun
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 3.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Thun, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 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 Thun
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 Thun: 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, Thun has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Thun
How breezy and how cloudy Thun 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 Thun 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 Thun: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Thun
Snow is possible in Thun, 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 Thun.
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 Thun
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 May, 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 | 11 | 4° | −3° | 2.2 h | 13 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | −3° | 2.9 h | 12 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 9° | 0° | 4.1 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 13° | 3° | 5.5 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 65 | 17° | 7° | 5.9 h | 16 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 21° | 12° | 6.7 h | 14 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 22° | 13° | 7.2 h | 14 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 22° | 14° | 6.4 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 18° | 10° | 5.1 h | 12 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 14° | 6° | 3.3 h | 12 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 8° | 1° | 2.3 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 4° | −2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 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
46.75° N, 7.62° E · 560 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Thun
The best time to visit Thun is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 118 mm of precipitation.
Thun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thun in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Thun in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Thun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Thun 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 Thun for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Thun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Thun: score 72 against 55. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 72better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 6° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 84 mmbetter | 107 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Thun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 2 h
In January, Thun 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 82 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thun.
Thun in January14February6° · 3 h
In February, Thun 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 Thun.
Thun in February30March9° · 4 h
In March, Thun is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 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 Thun.
Thun in March53April13° · 6 h
In April, Thun 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 Thun.
Thun in April65May17° · 6 h
In May, Thun is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Thun.
Thun in May70June21° · 7 h
In June, Thun 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 Thun.
Thun in June72July22° · 7 h
In July, Thun is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 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 Thun.
Thun in July72August22° · 6 h
In August, Thun is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Thun.
Thun in August71September18° · 5 h
In September, Thun is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 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 Thun.
Thun in September55October14° · 3 h
In October, Thun is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Thun.
Thun in October21November8° · 2 h
In November, Thun 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 Thun.
Thun in November10December4° · 2 h
In December, Thun 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 13 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 Thun.
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Thun vs. Interlaken
In October Interlaken has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs. 55). During the day Interlaken is 1 °C warmer than Thun.
| in October | Thun | Interlaken |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Thun ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Locarno17°69
- 2Bellinzona17°69
- 3Sion17°68
- 4Montreux16°68
- 5Interlaken15°60
- 6Glarus16°60
- 7Vevey16°59
- 8ThunThis page14°55
Planning a trip to Thun
Weather for your travel dates
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Thun 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.
Thun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 790 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 Thun
When is the best time to visit Thun?
The best time to visit Thun is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Thun?
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 Thun?
The wettest month is May with 118 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thun get?
Thun gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Thun in?
Thun uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Thun?
A nonstop flight from London to Thun takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Thun?
Thun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 11.
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