Bern Weather in December
Switzerland · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high5°C (40°F)
Avg low-2°C (29°F)
Rainfall97 mm (3.8 in)
RatingPoor 1.7/10
Expect cold days in Bern in December: the average high is 5°C (40°F) and the average low is -2°C (29°F). December is winter in Switzerland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain spread over 15 days. You get roughly 8.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Bern?
December is not the best time to visit Bern (1.7/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 5°C (40°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -2°C (29°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 8.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.5 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with 14 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Bern in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
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
← NovemberBest time to visit BernJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Lucerne4°C · 111 mm
- Zurich4°C · 112 mm
- Geneva6°C · 124 mm
- Vaduz3°C · 105 mm
- Strasbourg6°C · 70 mm
- Milan8°C · 68 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.