Monthly climate guide
Bern weather in December
With highs near 5°C (40°F) and lows around -1°C (29°F), December feels cold in Bern. Rainfall averages about 93 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Only 2 months are cooler in Bern than December.
- Just 50 km apart, but Bern runs about 6°C warmer than Lauterbrunnen this month.
- In Bern, December is early winter.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -1°C, and frost is common.
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
-1°C
29°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
74%
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 December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December 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 December
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Bern in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bern?
December is cool in Bern, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bern in December?
Average highs are about 5°C (40°F) and average lows about -1°C (29°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bern in December?
Bern typically gets around 93 mm of rain in December — 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.