Bern in December
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
13Rainy days (93 mm)
8:20 hDaylight
08:16Sunrise · 16:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.6 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 84 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 14°C | 5°C | 90 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 118 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 105 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 104 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 23°C | 14°C | 101 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 90 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 5°C | -1°C | 93 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bern in December?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Bern?
The best months are July, August, June, September.