Weather radar Bern
Real-time precipitation radar · Bern · Switzerland
Bern climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Bern shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3.5° | 5.2° | 9.2° | 13.2° | 16.7° | 21.1° | 22.7° | 22.4° | 18.4° | 14.4° | 8.1° | 4.4° |
| Avg low (°C) | -2.9° | -2.5° | 0.2° | 3.4° | 7.7° | 12° | 13.7° | 13.6° | 10.1° | 6.3° | 1.5° | -1.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 70 | 84 | 91 | 122 | 114 | 114 | 116 | 86 | 88 | 93 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 157 | 182 | 250 | 294 | 312 | 347 | 364 | 329 | 275 | 228 | 162 | 145 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Bern
The best time to visit Bern is typically July. In this month the average high is 22.7°C, precipitation is 114 mm and sunshine duration is 364 hours. The annual average high is 13.3°C, total annual precipitation is 1156 mm (160 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3045 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern
How up to date is the weather radar for Bern?
The weather radar for Bern is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Bern?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Bern: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Bern?
The thunderstorm potential for Bern is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Bern.
What is the climate like in Bern?
Bern has an annual average high of 13.3°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 22.7°C), the coldest January (avg low -2.9°C). The wettest month is May with 122 mm, the driest February with 70 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1156 mm (160 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3045 hours.
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