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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
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Bern in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 69 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +48°F.

Is Bern warm or cold in February?

Bern is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper 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
+39°F+43°F+50°F
Min. temperature
-8°F-2°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+66°F+75°F
Rainfall
76 mm69 mm88 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%78%73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
467
Cloudy days
171314
Rainy days
668
Snowy days
432

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +43°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 69 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% 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 4 to 6.

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 3 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 decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 1 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 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 96 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 39% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 7 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
🌧️
+38°F
2 February
🌧️
+45°F
3 February
🌫️
+43°F
4 February
🌫️
+46°F
5 February
☀️
+46°F
6 February
☁️
+43°F
7 February
☀️
+44°F
8 February
☀️
+48°F
9 February
☀️
+50°F
10 February
☀️
+56°F
11 February
☀️
+45°F
12 February
☀️
+41°F
13 February
☀️
+49°F
14 February
🌧️
+45°F
15 February
🌧️
+43°F
16 February
🌧️
+46°F
17 February
🌧️
+53°F
18 February
☁️
+60°F
19 February
🌧️
+47°F
20 February
☁️
+50°F
21 February
🌧️
+48°F
22 February
☁️
+48°F
23 February
☁️
+53°F
24 February
☁️
+52°F
25 February
🌧️
+44°F
26 February
☀️
+44°F
27 February
☀️
+43°F
28 February
☀️
+49°F
In February 2023 Bern had 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bern climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+35°F) and the highest in 1990 (+55°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 197 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, 2022.

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.