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Bern in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bern in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Bern in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +4°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 snowy days with an average precipitation of 76 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bern;

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Bern in January

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

The temperature in January is +5°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +14°C during the day and a minimum of -11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +5°C.

Is Bern warm or cold in January?

Bern is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +5°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -2°C.

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

January is the coldest month in Bern, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bern in January

Bern weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+5°C+4°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-22°C-19°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+16°C+19°C
Rainfall
91 mm76 mm65 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%82%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
12118
Rainy days
977
Snowy days
8108

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +5°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 76 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January 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 January in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 10%, for a monthly total of around 19 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Bern.

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

How was the weather last January in Bern?

This is the weather in Bern in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+14°C
2 January
🌧️
+13°C
3 January
🌧️
+8°C
4 January
☁️
+9°C
5 January
🌧️
+11°C
6 January
☁️
+7°C
7 January
☀️
+9°C
8 January
🌧️
+7°C
9 January
🌧️
+7°C
10 January
🌧️
+6°C
11 January
☁️
+7°C
12 January
☁️
+8°C
13 January
🌧️
+9°C
14 January
☁️
+9°C
15 January
🌧️
+10°C
16 January
🌧️
+5°C
17 January
🌨️
+2°C
18 January
🌨️
+1°C
19 January
☀️
-1°C
20 January
☀️
-2°C
21 January
🌨️
-1°C
22 January
☁️
-1°C
23 January
☁️
0°C
24 January
☁️
+1°C
25 January
☁️
+1°C
26 January
☁️
0°C
27 January
☁️
0°C
28 January
☁️
0°C
29 January
☁️
+1°C
30 January
☁️
+3°C
31 January
☁️
+5°C
In January 2023 Bern had 3 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Bern in January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Bern?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bern in January?

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

Is Bern rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Bern in January?

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