Bern Weather
Bern weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Bern current weather
Bern now (local time 09:15)
10°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
5° – 22°C
Rain likely on 3 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Bern 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌫️
22°
9°
💧3%
Mon
10/5
🌫️
22°
9°
💧5%
Tue
10/6
🌫️
21°
8°
💧3%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
21°
8°
💧34%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
14°
7°
💧95%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
11°
5°
💧47%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
11°
5°
💧29%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
16°
8°
💧28%
Mon
10/12
☁️
18°
5°
💧33%
Tue
10/13
☁️
20°
10°
💧22%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
16°
13°
💧21%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
13°
5°
💧19%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
9°
2°
💧24%
Sat
10/17
🌤️
9°
-1°
💧21%
Best time to visit Bern
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Bern are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 24°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
Bern climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -3°C | 77 mm | 85% | -16°C |
| Feb | 5°C | -3°C | 62 mm | 83% | -16°C |
| Mar | 10°C | 1°C | 80 mm | 81% | -15°C |
| AprBest | 14°C | 5°C | 83 mm | 78% | -14°C |
| MayBest | 18°C | 9°C | 130 mm | 79% | -13°C |
| JunBest | 22°C | 13°C | 117 mm | 77% | -11°C |
| JulBest | 24°C | 15°C | 121 mm | 75% | -10°C |
| AugBest | 24°C | 14°C | 126 mm | 75% | -10°C |
| SepBest | 20°C | 10°C | 83 mm | 79% | -13°C |
| OctBest | 15°C | 6°C | 94 mm | 81% | -15°C |
| Nov | 9°C | 2°C | 82 mm | 85% | -17°C |
| Dec | 5°C | -2°C | 87 mm | 84% | -17°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Bern weather month by month: what to wear
Bern in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Bern is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 94 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Bern in November
November in Bern is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Bern in December
December in Bern is cold: average highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Bern in January
January in Bern is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 85% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Bern in February
February in Bern is cold: average highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Bern in March
March in Bern is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Bern in AprilBest month
April in Bern is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, around 83 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bern in MayBest month
May in Bern is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 130 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bern in JuneBest month
June in Bern is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C, around 117 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bern in JulyBest month
July in Bern is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 121 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bern in AugustBest month
August in Bern is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, around 126 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Bern in SeptemberBest month
September in Bern is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C, around 83 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Bern?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Bern are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 24°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
›What's the weather like in Bern in October, and what should I wear?
October in Bern is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 94 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›What's the weather like in Bern in November, and what should I wear?
November in Bern is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
›When is the rainy season in Bern?
Bern is wettest in May, with about 130 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 62 mm.
›How cold does Bern get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 4°C by day and -3°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
Planning a trip to Bern?
More Switzerland weather
Popular destinations in October
Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.