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Bern has a humid continental climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. Spring (March to May) sees temperatures gradually increase from 5°C (41°F) to 12°C (54°F).

Summer (June to August) is the peak season for tourism as temperatures in Bern typically hit highs of 23°C (73°F). This is a popular season for walking, hiking and cycling tours around the city. The River Aare becomes a popular spot in summer as locals and tourists go rafting along the river, seeing the city from a unique and unusual perspective.

Autumn (September to November) is mild with the average temperatures reaching highs of 19°C (66°F) in September and 8°C (46°F) in November.

Winter (December to February) can be frigid as the average temperature typically reaches lows of -2°C (28°F) in December. However, the Christmas markets dotted around the city makes the season more enjoyable. The main Christmas markets can be found in Münsterplatz and Waisenhausplatz.

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	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	4 wnw	0-20% 1023 mb good
Monday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	6 nne	0-20% 1023 mb good
Tuesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	8 ne	0-20% 1023 mb good
Wednesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	11 ne	0-20% 1023 mb good
Thursday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	6 nne	0-20% 1023 mb good
Friday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	3 nw	0-20% 1023 mb good
Saturday	Sunny	Sunny skies	3 °C	4 wnw	0-20% 1023 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-04-25 17:15:31
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Hotel National Bern

Hotel National Bern is a family-run hotel built in 1908 and continues to offer bags of character, from its exposed room beams to its original fin-de-siècle lift. The location’s good too, with the central train station just five minutes away. There’s a free welcome drink and 10% discount voucher for the restaurant for all weekday guests.

Hotel Continental

The Continental is an Oslo institution that has been run by the same family for four generations and is more than a century old. Situated in the heart of Oslo, next to the National Theatre, the hotel is known both for outstanding service and restaurants as well as its links with the Oslo arts scene.

Unique Hotel Innere Enge Bern

Located in a park overlooking central Bern, this luxury hotel oozes personality and style. Home to one of the country's best jazz clubs, Marians Jazzroom, it also has two excellent restaurants. All 26 rooms are individually decorated (some with a jazz theme) and each has Wi-Fi access. The hotel also has conference rooms.

Hotel Schweizerhof

Boasting more than 150 years of history – not to mention a guest book that features the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly – the high-end Hotel Schweizerhof remains one of Bern's go-to luxury properties. It benefited from a two-year renovation in 2009. As well as some great restaurants and bars, it also has a spa, cigar lounge and conference rooms.

Nydeck

This friendly 2-star bed and breakfast hotel boasts a central yet quiet location at the heart of old Bern, near the BearPark, the river and the clock tower. The 12 simple rooms are basic but comfortable. There is also a popular café bar and summer pavement terrace.

Best Western Hotelbern

A solid bet for a mid-range stay, with an Old Town location five minutes' walk from the train station. Its impressive art nouveau exterior hides a more modern interior, and there's a good restaurant on site – the Volkshaus 1914. The property sits adjacent to the medieval Zytglogge Tower.

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