SeasonMapBern weather in December
Switzerland
December in Bern: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bern · #1214 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bern in December
Other months in Bern
Switzerland's forum calls July and August the warmest, sunniest months for the lower cities, with some years staying dry and sunny throughout and others bringing rain most days — it varies a lot year to year. Regulars' standard packing list: a t-shirt, a fleece layer, and a proper rain coat, since mountain-influenced weather can change quickly even down in Bern.
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Bern climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.6 cm / 5.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bern in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas markets, Christmas holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bern's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBern's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bern in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas markets
28 Nov – 24 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedTwo markets, on the Waisenhausplatz and under the Munster, both small enough to walk in twenty minutes. The arcades keep the rain off, which is more useful here than the size. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bern — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bern?
Bern in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Bern?
- December in Bern: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bern on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Bern in December?
- In December, Bern averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -0.9°C, with about 97.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bern in December?
- Bern has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.
- Does it snow in Bern in December?
- Bern sees roughly 14.6 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Bern
Warmer or cooler than Bern in December
Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec, and Chamonix's Lifts open for winter around 5–22 Dec.