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Bern
Visit in July — score 55/100 · avg high 86°F · 31 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 31° | 48° | 14° | 19 | 75 | 8.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 31 | 33° | 53° | 15° | 14 | 58 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 27 | 39° | 61° | 22° | 19 | 74 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 35 | 47° | 69° | 26° | 20 | 81 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 40 | 54° | 75° | 35° | 31 | 132 | 14.8h | High | Average |
| June | 55 | 62° | 82° | 43° | 30 | 122 | 15.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 55 | 65° | 86° | 47° | 31 | 124 | 15.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 51 | 64° | 85° | 46° | 30 | 121 | 14.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 37 | 57° | 78° | 39° | 23 | 93 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 26 | 50° | 72° | 31° | 22 | 88 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 16 | 40° | 61° | 21° | 22 | 86 | 9.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 33° | 51° | 16° | 24 | 95 | 8.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 34/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Bern (March, April, May) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 27°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 34/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 40/100.
Summer
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Bern (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 45°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Fall
- Score
- 27/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Bern (September, October, November) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 31°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 27/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 37/100.
Winter
- Score
- 17/100
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 15°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Bern (December, January, February) brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 15°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 17/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 31/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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