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Bern in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bern in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Bern in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +6°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 snowy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Bern in February

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

The temperature in February is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -6°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +3°C.

Is Bern warm or cold in February?

Bern is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to -2°C.

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

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

Climate in Bern in February

Bern weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+4°C+6°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-22°C-19°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+19°C+24°C
Rainfall
76 mm65 mm89 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%78%74%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
356
Cloudy days
1187
Rainy days
7712
Snowy days
1086

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +6°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 65 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 5.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 9 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 February, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 18%, leading to total precipitation of around 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February 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 February in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 4%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Bern.

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

How was the weather last February in Bern?

This is the weather in Bern in February 2023:
1 February
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+6°C
2 February
☁️
+7°C
3 February
☀️
+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+8°C
5 February
☁️
+4°C
6 February
☁️
+3°C
7 February
☀️
+4°C
8 February
☁️
0°C
9 February
☀️
+4°C
10 February
☀️
+5°C
11 February
☀️
+8°C
12 February
☀️
+8°C
13 February
☀️
+9°C
14 February
☀️
+11°C
15 February
☀️
+12°C
16 February
☀️
+13°C
17 February
☁️
+14°C
18 February
☀️
+15°C
19 February
☀️
+13°C
20 February
☀️
+14°C
21 February
☀️
+15°C
22 February
🌧️
+13°C
23 February
☁️
+13°C
24 February
☁️
+14°C
25 February
☁️
+8°C
26 February
🌨️
+2°C
27 February
☁️
+1°C
28 February
☁️
+3°C
In February 2023 Bern had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Bern in February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Bern?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bern in February?

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

Is Bern rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Bern in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bern in February, 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.