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Bern in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bern in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Bern in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Bern in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 91 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Bern in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bern for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +6°C.

Is Bern warm or cold in December?

Bern is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Bern, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bern in December

Bern weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+5°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-14°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+18°C+16°C
Rainfall
96 mm91 mm76 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
85%84%82%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1019 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
323
Cloudy days
111211
Rainy days
1397
Snowy days
4810

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 96 mm to 91 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bern in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bern is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 194 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bern wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 3%, for a monthly total of around 25 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Bern.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Bern?

This is the weather in Bern in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+2°C
2 December
🌨️
0°C
3 December
☁️
-2°C
4 December
☁️
0°C
5 December
☁️
+5°C
6 December
🌧️
+5°C
7 December
☁️
+1°C
8 December
🌫️
+4°C
9 December
🌧️
+10°C
10 December
🌧️
+10°C
11 December
🌧️
+11°C
12 December
🌧️
+12°C
13 December
🌧️
+9°C
14 December
🌧️
+6°C
15 December
☁️
+8°C
16 December
☀️
+3°C
17 December
🌫️
+5°C
18 December
🌫️
+5°C
19 December
🌫️
+4°C
20 December
☁️
+7°C
21 December
🌧️
+10°C
22 December
🌧️
+8°C
23 December
☀️
+9°C
24 December
☁️
+10°C
25 December
☀️
+15°C
26 December
☀️
+11°C
27 December
☀️
+10°C
28 December
☁️
+9°C
29 December
☁️
+11°C
30 December
☀️
+11°C
31 December
☁️
+6°C
In December 2023 Bern had 6 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Bern climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bern in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 973 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1659 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bern?

It’s always a good time to visit Bern, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bern in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bern rainy in December?

Bern is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bern in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bern in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Bern

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bern, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.