🇨🇭 Bern vs Rome 🇮🇹

Bern, Switzerland vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇭 Bern🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high14°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year16282
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Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇨🇭 Bern

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bern or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bern or Rome?

Bern is rainier — Rome sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bern vs Rome?

Bern is best around June, August, September; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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