Weather radar Biel
Real-time precipitation radar · Bern · Switzerland
Biel climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Biel 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) | 4.7° | 6.4° | 10.6° | 14.7° | 18.2° | 22.7° | 24.3° | 23.9° | 19.9° | 15.6° | 9.2° | 5.4° |
| Avg low (°C) | -1.3° | -1° | 1.7° | 5° | 9.3° | 13.5° | 15.2° | 15.2° | 11.6° | 7.8° | 3° | -0.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 76 | 94 | 100 | 142 | 134 | 147 | 143 | 99 | 106 | 102 | 109 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunshine hours | 144 | 174 | 242 | 287 | 305 | 347 | 363 | 327 | 267 | 215 | 147 | 132 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Biel
The best time to visit Biel is typically September. In this month the average high is 19.9°C, precipitation is 99 mm and sunshine duration is 267 hours. The annual average high is 14.6°C, total annual precipitation is 1344 mm (172 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2950 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Biel
How up to date is the weather radar for Biel?
The weather radar for Biel 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 Biel?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Biel: 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 Biel?
The thunderstorm potential for Biel 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 Biel.
What is the climate like in Biel?
Biel has an annual average high of 14.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 24.3°C), the coldest January (avg low -1.3°C). The wettest month is July with 147 mm, the driest February with 76 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1344 mm (172 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2950 hours.
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