January · Switzerland
Best time to visit Bern in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bern in January
Average temperature 1°C, 64 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Bern scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bern's arcaded old town loops around the Aare river, with a clock tower, bears and Switzerland's capital status.
January in Bern: expect compromises
January averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 64 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bern in January?
- In January, Bern averages 1°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bern?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bern in January?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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