What’s the climate like in Thun?
The current climate of Thun features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Thun in recent years was 35°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
On average, Thun gets 1143 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 98 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Thun?
The best time to visit Thun for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Thun.
Climate Table of Thun
The climate table of Thun shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 99 | 66 | 66 | 75 | 122 | 128 | 127 | 106 | 74 | 87 | 81 | 112 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 13 | 12 | 8,5 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,1 | 7,4 | 26 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1143 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Snowfall: 98 cm per year
- Driest months: 66 mm in February, March and 74 mm in September
- Wettest months: 128 mm in June, 127 mm in July and 122 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Thun
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Thun, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Thun
This graph shows how much precipitation Thun, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Thun
This graph shows how much snow Thun, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Thun
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Thun, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Thun
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Thun, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Thun
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Thun, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Thun
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Thun, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Thun by Month
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