Bern weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Bern: highs of 2°C (36°F) and about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (38°F) and 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bern, the largest city in Bern. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Bern?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Bern. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Bern in January?
Some rain is normal: about 77 mm (3.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Bern in January?
Days average 2°C (36°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Bern weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 62 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 83 mm | 69% | fair |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 130 mm | 73% | fair |
| June | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 117 mm | 66% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 121 mm | 59% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 126 mm | 60% | best |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 94 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 82 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 87 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bern in January
Weather can differ a lot within Bern: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Interlaken | -4°C (25°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 81 mm | least pleasant |
| Biel/Bienne | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Thun | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Köniz | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Burgdorf | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Steffisburg | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |