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Biel/Bienne

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Biel/Bienne month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Biel/Bienne are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and May the wettest (about 136 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.9-1.01124.9
February7.80.2716.1
March11.21.9797.9
April15.04.8879.9
May18.28.913610.2
June24.014.012411.8
July25.415.512512.4
August25.415.410011.1
September20.811.7929.5
October15.67.71017.1
November8.72.61064.9
December5.50.11124.2

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Local business and employers

  • TAG Heuer

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Swiss luxury manufacturer.

  • Omega SA

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Swiss luxury watchmaker.

  • The Swatch Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Swiss company.

  • Hamilton Watch Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Company.

  • Glycine Watch SA

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Wristwatch manufacturer.

Newspapers and local media

  • Bieler Tagblatt

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Newspaper.

  • TeleBielingue

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Television station.

  • La Jeune Suisse

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Biel/Bienne. Swiss political magazine, founded by Giuseppe Mazzini.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Reformed Church Mett

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. Church building in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

  • Neuhaus House (NMB-New Museum Biel)

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. Former factory / residential building and today museum building in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

  • Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen (building)

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. University building on the border to Magglingen in Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

  • Marché-Neuf school

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. School building in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

  • Byfang house

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. Cottage in Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

  • former Konsum warehouse

    Wikidata places this site in Biel/Bienne. Facade of a building in Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

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01 · Overview

Biel/Bienne, in brief

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02 · History

How Biel/Bienne took shape

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03 · Visit

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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01 · Q&A

Where is Biel/Bienne located and what are its coordinates?

Biel/Bienne is situated in Switzerland at geographic coordinates 47.1371, 7.2461 with an elevation of 434 meters above sea level.

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What is the population and time zone of Biel/Bienne?

Biel/Bienne has a recorded population of approximately 55,120 and observes the Europe/Zurich time zone (CHF).

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What languages and currency are used in Biel/Bienne?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Biel/Bienne include de-CH, fr-CH, it-CH, rm, and the circulating currency is CHF.

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