Bern Minster
Bern Minster (cathedral) sits at 540 m (Bern), near vieille ville de Berne, Zytglogge, Bärenpark. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Bern Minster: 1991–2020 normals
In Bern Minster (540 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.5 °C. The warmest month is July (18.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.5 °C). About 1017 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (111 mm) with a minimum in February (55 mm). The sun shines for about 1796 hours a year, mostly in July (245 h). On average there are 93 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.8 °C and the absolute minimum −9.7 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.5 °C | 11.2 °C | −9.7 °C | 60 | 66 | 23 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.4 °C | 13.1 °C | −9.0 °C | 55 | 94 | 20 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.4 °C | 18.3 °C | −5.1 °C | 64 | 151 | 13 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.1 °C | 22.7 °C | −1.6 °C | 77 | 179 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 13.3 °C | 26.9 °C | 2.3 °C | 111 | 197 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.1 °C | 30.2 °C | 6.0 °C | 102 | 223 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 18.9 °C | 31.8 °C | 8.7 °C | 108 | 245 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 18.5 °C | 31.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 111 | 228 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 14.2 °C | 26.0 °C | 4.2 °C | 86 | 175 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.7 °C | 21.0 °C | −0.3 °C | 86 | 119 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.5 °C | 15.5 °C | −4.9 °C | 76 | 66 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.2 °C | 11.5 °C | −8.6 °C | 79 | 53 | 20 | 0 |
| Year | 9.5 °C | 31.8 °C | −9.7 °C | 1017 | 1796 | 93 | 48 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bern / Zollikofen (5 km, 553 m), Mühleberg (13 km, 480 m), Koppigen (22 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bern Minster (540 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Sights & landmarks
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Bern Minster
When is the best time to visit Bern Minster?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (18.9 °C).
What will the weather be like at Bern Minster tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Bern Minster: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Bern Minster?
Bern Minster is at 540 m, Bern, near vieille ville de Berne, Zytglogge, Bärenpark. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Bern Minster?
The warmest month in Bern Minster is July, averaging 18.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Bern Minster per year?
Bern Minster receives about 1017 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (111 mm), the driest February (55 mm).
When is the best time to visit Bern Minster?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.9 °C on average, 245 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.