SeasonMapBern weather in November
Switzerland
November in Bern: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Bern · #1139 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bern in November
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 — November
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.1 cm / 3.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bern in November
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 crowdsZibelemarit onion market, Christmas markets, school holidays in 2 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 November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Rendez-vous Bundesplatz
17 Oct – 21 NovMajor festivalA free projection show on the parliament building, three times a night for about five weeks. It is the reason the square is busy on a cold Tuesday in November. Source ↗
- Festival
Zibelemarit onion market
23 NovMajor festivalCrowdedOn the fourth Monday of November the old town becomes a market of onion braids from four in the morning, with confetti, onion tart and mulled wine. It is over by six in the evening. Source ↗
- 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Bern?
- November in Bern: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Bern on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Bern in November?
- In November, Bern averages a daily high of 8.4°C and a low of 2°C, with about 91.4 mm of rain over roughly 13.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bern in November?
- Bern has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in November.
- Does it snow in Bern in November?
- Bern sees roughly 9.1 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Bern
Warmer or cooler than Bern in November
Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec, and Engelberg's Glacier skiing opens around 1 Oct – 25 Nov.