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Bern in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bern in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Bern in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +68°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 117 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Bern in September

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +55°F.

Is Bern warm or cold in September?

Bern is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Bern:

Climate in Bern in September

Bern weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+75°F+68°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+34°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+90°F+81°F
Rainfall
153 mm117 mm107 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
75%79%83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
864
Cloudy days
111418
Rainy days
12109
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 153 mm to 117 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in August to 6 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 60%, leading to total precipitation of around 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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.

How was the weather last September in Bern?

This is the weather in Bern in September 2023:
1 September
☀️
+73°F
2 September
☀️
+77°F
3 September
🌧️
+74°F
4 September
☁️
+78°F
5 September
☀️
+82°F
6 September
☁️
+76°F
7 September
🌧️
+78°F
8 September
🌧️
+74°F
9 September
🌧️
+70°F
10 September
🌧️
+66°F
11 September
☀️
+72°F
12 September
☀️
+77°F
13 September
☀️
+80°F
14 September
🌧️
+77°F
15 September
🌧️
+65°F
16 September
🌧️
+65°F
17 September
🌧️
+57°F
18 September
☀️
+63°F
19 September
☁️
+61°F
20 September
🌫️
+62°F
21 September
☀️
+61°F
22 September
☀️
+65°F
23 September
☀️
+69°F
24 September
🌧️
+61°F
25 September
🌧️
+58°F
26 September
🌧️
+58°F
27 September
🌧️
+53°F
28 September
🌧️
+53°F
29 September
🌧️
+52°F
30 September
☁️
+56°F
In September 2023 Bern had 10 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+62°F) and the highest in 1987 (+76°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 248 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern in September:

Is September a good time to visit Bern?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bern in September?

September has mild temperatures in Bern. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bern rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Bern in September?

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