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Bern Weather in September

Bern in September

The short of it: Bern in September averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 10° · rain 93 mm · daylight 12 h 29 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

September in Bern brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 10°, with about 93 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 29 min in mid-September, 103 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Bern runs about middling and wetter than most in September. Muri, 4 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Bern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus October
5° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 29 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MuriBern4 km ESE20°10°93 mm
KönizBern4 km SW19°9°92 mm
BurgdorfBern18 km NE19°9°96 mm
SteffisburgBern24 km SE19°9°86 mm
ThunBern26 km SSE20°10°83 mm
Biel/BienneBern26 km NW19°9°92 mm
GrenchenSolothurn27 km N20°10°86 mm
FribourgFribourg28 km SW19°9°90 mm

The Almanac · Bern Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Bern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°64 mm8 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February6°-2°55 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦
March11°1°62 mm9 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April15°4°74 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
May19°8°118 mm8 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
June22°12°116 mm8 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
July24°13°105 mm7 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August24°13°111 mm6 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September19°10°93 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°6°85 mm6 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November8°2°81 mm6 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December5°-1°74 mm8 km/h8 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bern in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bern in September?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 19°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Bern?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Bern in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 29 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 32 min in December to 15 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Bern in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bern in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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