Monthly climate guide
Bern weather in August
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (56°F), August feels warm in Bern. Rainfall averages about 109 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 56%.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by September.
- Bern is usually about 6°C warmer than Lauterbrunnen, 50 km away, in August.
- August brings late summer to Bern.
August is typically Bern's warmest month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
109 mm
wet
Humidity
74%
relative
Sky
56%
cloud · often cloudy
Bern weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 27°F | 84 mm | 85% | 77% |
| February | 4°C / 39°F | -3°C / 26°F | 64 mm | 83% | 73% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 61 mm | 80% | 66% |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 83 mm | 78% | 67% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 137 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 53°F | 129 mm | 79% | 66% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 56°F | 123 mm | 76% | 58% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 109 mm | 74% | 56% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 49°F | 79 mm | 78% | 58% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 96 mm | 81% | 66% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 80 mm | 84% | 73% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 29°F | 93 mm | 83% | 74% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Bern?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bern →Other Switzerland cities in August
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Bern in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bern?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Bern, with highs around 23°C and about 109 mm of rain.
How warm is Bern in August?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bern in August?
Bern typically gets around 109 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bern (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.