Bern Weather History
Switzerland · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Bern sits 5226km from the equator, 542m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 35.4°C, set 2023-08-24, its record low -21.2°C, set 1991-02-14.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Bern?
The highest temperature in this record for Bern is 35.4°C, measured on 2023-08-24. That is a recorded daily value from Bern's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bern?
The lowest temperature in this record for Bern is -21.2°C, measured on 1991-02-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Bern get a year?
Bern averages 1124mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 162 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Bern?
On 1977-07-31, 55.9mm fell on Bern, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 5% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Bern get a year?
Bern averages 3156 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Bern?
Across the summer months Bern averages a daytime high near 21.5°C, while winter nights average -2.3°C. The seasons here are set from Bern's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Bern?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Bern is 42 km/h, on 1999-12-26. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
