Bern, Switzerland
Arch
Arch is a village in Bern, Switzerland, 475 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,594 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,594
Local time01:44
47.17° N, 7.43° EElevation 475 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code3296October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month106mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Arch at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:01 · 18:2910 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:41Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
119 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
81 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Arch
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
6°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 21 km/h · humidity 95%
Today25 Oct11°5°18.5 mm
Mon26 Oct11°5°
Tue27 Oct17°7°
Wed28 Oct12°7°2 mm
Thu29 Oct12°4°
Fri30 Oct10°3°
Sat31 Oct11°2°
Sun1 Nov9°4°
Mon2 Nov8°4°0.5 mm
When to go to Arch
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 19 | 27 | 25 | 50 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 45 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 93 | 81 | 95 | 87 | 119 | 110 | 115 | 116 | 104 | 106 | 91 | 112 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Arch
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Arch
Outdoors around Arch
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Magic ParkTheme parks
0.2 kmSeeland CampCamp sites
0.3 kmLysser AussichtsturmViewpoints
0.9 kmCabane des GorgesMountain huts · 520 m
1.1 kmGolfclub WylihofGolf courses
1.2 kmGolf LimpachtalGolf courses
1.2 kmGrenchenbergSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
7.4 kmGrandvalSki area · 5 km of pistes · 1 lifts
11 kmRötiSki area · 3 km of pistes · 5 lifts
13 kmMalleray - Les OrvallesSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
14 kmNeue BrückeDive site
1.1 kmLeuzigenDive site
2.3 kmRest. Grüner AffDive site
2.9 kmInselDive site
5.3 kmNature around Arch
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Arch
Earthquakes around Arch
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 91 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 67 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 90 km
5.0Romont 2 km ↙2003 · 146 km
Towns and villages around Arch
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Siebenmatt1 kmLeuzigen2.2 kmRüti bei Bueren2.6 kmOberwil4.4 kmStockere5.3 kmBüren an der Aare5.3 kmMeienried7.4 kmDotzigen8.1 kmDiessbach8.3 kmRuppoldsried8.5 kmWengi9.4 kmBüetigen9.4 kmScheunenberg9.6 kmBittwil9.8 kmZimlisberg9.9 kmOttiswil10 kmVogelsang11 kmBusswil11 kmFrauchwil11 kmVorimholz11 kmStuden11 kmRapperswil11 kmHardern12 kmWierezwil12 kmBangerten12 kmWorben12 kmGrossaffoltern12 kmAmmerzwil13 kmSeewil13 kmMoosaffoltern13 kmSuberg14 kmLyss14 kmKosthofen14 kmLätti14 kmBundkofen14 kmSchwanden14 kmSchönbrunnen15 kmWerdthof15 kmJens15 kmSchüpfen15 km
Arch from above
Around Arch45 places to see, do and reach nearby
UrteneNature9.3 kmBellacher WeiherNature6.6 kmNidlenlochNature10 kmAlte AareNature6.9 kmBibernbachNature11 kmLimpachNature8.7 kmLänggrienNature5.1 kmVogelinsel (Bielersee)Nature15 kmChasseralMountain28 kmPetit ChasseralMountain28 kmChasseral OuestMountain30 kmLe HoubelMountain27 kmLa CornetteMountain30 kmL'EgasseMountain30 kmGrenchenbergSki area7.4 kmGrandvalSki area11 kmRötiSki area13 kmMalleray - Les OrvallesSki area14 kmNeue BrückeDive site1.1 kmLeuzigenDive site2.3 kmRest. Grüner AffDive site2.9 kmReformed Church, LeuzigenMonument1.9 kmRüti bei BürenMonument2.4 kmLeuzigenMonument2.5 kmTeufelsburgMonument2.0 kmSt. Ursus CathedralMonument9.5 kmSolothurnMonument9.3 kmCongress CenterMonument14 kmBätterkinden churchMonument9.2 kmVilla Girard, art house collectionMuseum3.6 kmFormer Villa Girard, art houseMuseum3.6 kmEnter Technikwelt SolothurnMuseum13 kmKunstmuseum SolothurnMuseum9.4 kmKosciuszko-MuseumMuseum9.2 kmGrenchen SüdStation3.6 kmGrenchen NordStation4.3 kmSelzachStation4.4 kmGrenchenFerry port1.1 kmLeuzigenFerry port3.0 kmSolothurnPlace9.3 kmBernPlace24 kmBiel/BiennePlace14 kmBurgdorfPlace19 kmGrenchenPlace4.0 kmOstermundigenPlace24 km
Postal code
3296
Getting to Arch
Bern AirportBRN
29 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL
49 kmZürich AirportZRH
90 kmGrenchen SüdRailway station
3.6 kmGrenchen NordRailway station
4.3 kmSelzachRailway station
4.4 kmGrenchenBiel/Bienne · Solothurn
1.1 kmLeuzigenAltreu
3 kmPlaces near Arch
Places with a climate like Arch
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arch?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arch.
What is the hottest month in Arch?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Arch?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arch?
May is the wettest month with about 119 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Arch?
The postal code of Arch is 3296.