Best time to visit Bern

Go inMay–October

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Swim the Aare river on hot summer days.

Bern month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	5°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Poor	14°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	22°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
July	Mixed	24°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Mixed	24°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	19°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	14°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Mixed	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Zibelemärit
December	Poor	4°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Bern are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower has an astronomical clock from the 1500s.

When is the best time to visit Bern?

The best time to visit Bern is May–October. Swim the Aare river on hot summer days.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Bern?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.

When is Bern busiest?

Bern is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Bern?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is April–September.