Climate of Bern
(Switzerland)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 6 measuring stations in Bern.
Weather stations at an altitude above 560m have not been included.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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The climate is much more unsettled than in central Europe and offers varied seasons with deep winters and warm summers. It rarely gets really warm here and you can safely leave your swimwear at home. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from June to September. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from November to March.
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› Duration of daylight and sunshine in Switzerland
hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
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Important cities in Bern
Bern is a part of Switzerland and has an east-west extension of about 90 km. From north to south it is approximately 90 km. The biggest cities are Bern and Biel/Bienne. The local time is now Wednesday, 8:55 pm.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | 133,883 | 46°56'53"N | 7°26'51"E |
| Biel/Bienne | 54,433 | 47°8'14"N | 7°14'46"E |
| Thun | 42,136 | 46°45'4"N | 7°37'18"E |
| Köniz | 37,196 | 46°55'28"N | 7°24'52"E |
| Steffisburg | 15,191 | 46°46'41"N | 7°37'57"E |
| Burgdorf | 14,788 | 47°3'32"N | 7°37'40"E |
| Langenthal | 14,184 | 47°12'55"N | 7°47'46"E |
| Spiez | 12,594 | 46°41'5"N | 7°41'28"E |
| Muri | 12,374 | 46°55'52"N | 7°29'12"E |
| Worb | 11,053 | 46°55'47"N | 7°33'47"E |
| Lyss | 10,937 | 47°4'27"N | 7°18'24"E |
| Münsingen | 10,928 | 46°52'23"N | 7°33'40"E |
| Münchenbuchsee | 9,801 | 47°1'18"N | 7°27'1"E |
| Belp | 9,307 | 46°53'29"N | 7°29'54"E |
| Gstaad | 9,200 | 46°28'20"N | 7°17'13"E |
| Wohlen | 9,159 | 46°58'16"N | 7°21'25"E |
| Zollikofen | 9,121 | 46°59'57"N | 7°27'29"E |
| Langnau | 8,784 | 46°56'22"N | 7°47'15"E |
| Moutier | 7,721 | 47°16'41"N | 7°22'10"E |
| Lengnau | 7,336 | 47°10'54"N | 7°22'5"E |
| Nidau | 6,696 | 47°7'32"N | 7°14'25"E |
| Frutigen | 6,671 | 46°35'16"N | 7°38'51"E |
| Saanen | 6,621 | 46°29'22"N | 7°15'35"E |
| Wahlern | 6,225 | 46°49'41"N | 7°21'11"E |
| Bolligen | 6,086 | 46°58'30"N | 7°29'49"E |
| Uetendorf | 5,654 | 46°46'26"N | 7°34'21"E |
| Herzogenbuchsee | 5,522 | 47°11'17"N | 7°42'22"E |
| Heimberg | 5,501 | 46°47'41"N | 7°36'16"E |
| Kirchberg | 5,335 | 47°5'7"N | 7°34'58"E |
| Urtenen | 5,258 | 47°1'36"N | 7°30'3"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.