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Weather in Bern

Bern has a humid continental climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. Spring (March to May) sees temperatures gradually increase from 5°C (41°F) to 12°C (54°F).

Summer (June to August) is the peak season for tourism as temperatures in Bern typically hit highs of 23°C (73°F). This is a popular season for walking, hiking and cycling tours around the city. The River Aare becomes a popular spot in summer as locals and tourists go rafting along the river, seeing the city from a unique and unusual perspective.

Autumn (September to November) is mild with the average temperatures reaching highs of 19°C (66°F) in September and 8°C (46°F) in November.

Winter (December to February) can be frigid as the average temperature typically reaches lows of -2°C (28°F) in December. However, the Christmas markets dotted around the city makes the season more enjoyable. The main Christmas markets can be found in Münsterplatz and Waisenhausplatz.

https://en.climate-data.org/europe/switzerland/bern/bern-55/

Guidetype and fpcity weatherwtg_cforecast_table
Weather (day) Temp (max day) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
4
wnw
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Monday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
6
nne
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Tuesday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
8
ne
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Wednesday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
11
ne
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Thursday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
6
nne
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Friday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
3
nw
0-20%
1023 mb
good
Saturday
Sunny
Sunny skies
3
°C
0
4
wnw
0-20%
1023 mb
good
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