Bern Weather in August
Switzerland · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low14°C (57°F)
Rainfall122 mm (4.8 in)
RatingGood 6.9/10
Bern in August sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), dropping to about 14°C (57°F) at night. August is summer in Switzerland. The month is wet, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain spread over 16 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Bern?
August is a good time to visit Bern (6.9/10), though September is even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 14 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.6 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Bern in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Bern weather in other months
Jan4°C / -3°C73 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C60 mmPoorMar9°C / 1°C74 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C83 mmFairMay17°C / 8°C133 mmFairJun22°C / 12°C121 mmFairJul24°C / 14°C122 mmGoodAug23°C / 14°C122 mmGoodSep20°C / 10°C88 mmExcellentOct16°C / 7°C87 mmGoodNov9°C / 2°C83 mmPoorDec5°C / -2°C97 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit BernSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Lucerne22°C · 157 mm
- Zurich23°C · 151 mm
- Geneva25°C · 91 mm
- Vaduz22°C · 188 mm
- Strasbourg26°C · 78 mm
- Milan29°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.