Bern, the capital of Switzerland, has experienced significant temperature changes over the past century. The data highlights the evolving climate conditions in this region.
- Observation period: 1902–2025
- Temperature increase: +2.29°C from 1902–1911 to 2016–2025
- Mean temperature (2015–2024): 10.2°C
- Top warm year: 2023 at 11.09°C
Overview of Climate Data
Bern's climate data is sourced from the BERN/ZOLLIKOFEN station, covering 124 years of observations. The warming trend is evident, with the last decade showing an average temperature of 10.24°C.
Data Access and Trends
For detailed climate data, you can download the CSV or JSON files available here and explore the interactive map here.
From 1902 to 2025, the mean temperature increased from 7.94°C in the first decade (1902–1911) to 10.23°C in the last decade (2016–2025), showing a clear warming trend of 2.29°C.
Long-term Climate Trends
The average temperature for the period 1991–2020 in Bern was 9.52°C, which is below the national benchmark of approximately 10.51°C for the same period. The trend indicates an approximate warming of 1.71°C since 1980.
National and Global Context
Compared to Paris, Bern's temperatures are lower by 3.08°C, highlighting regional climate differences.
Climate Change Impacts
With rising temperatures, Bern faces increased risks of heat waves and drought, which can affect both the environment and public health.
Temperature Records
Top 5 Warmest Years
| Year | °C |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.09 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10.63 |
| 2018 | 10.56 |
| 1994 | 10.4 |
The record cold temperature was recorded in 1956 at 7.15°C.