Interlaken at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 1,107 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 570 m
Climate in Interlaken
Interlaken has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Interlaken is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Best for skiing: January – March
What is the weather like in Interlaken in October?
In October, Interlaken is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:44 – 18:44
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Interlaken
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Interlaken, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Interlaken: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Interlaken has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 4° | −5° | 3.9 h | 13 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 6° | −4° | 4.9 h | 12 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 9° | −1° | 5.9 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 13° | 2° | 6.7 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 67 | 17° | 7° | 6.4 h | 16 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 21° | 11° | 7.1 h | 14 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 22° | 13° | 7.6 h | 14 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 10° | 5.9 h | 12 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 15° | 6° | 4.8 h | 12 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 9° | 0° | 3.9 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 5° | −3° | 3.7 h | 13 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
46.68° N, 7.87° E · 570 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Interlaken
The best time to visit Interlaken is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 118 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Jan – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Interlaken month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January4° · 4 h
In January, Interlaken is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in January20February6° · 5 h
In February, Interlaken is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in February34March9° · 6 h
In March, Interlaken is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in March57April13° · 7 h
In April, Interlaken is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in April67May17° · 6 h
In May, Interlaken is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in May72June21° · 7 h
In June, Interlaken is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in June73July22° · 8 h
In July, Interlaken is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in July73August22° · 7 h
In August, Interlaken is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in August74September19° · 6 h
In September, Interlaken is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in September65October15° · 5 h
In October, Interlaken is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in October29November9° · 4 h
In November, Interlaken is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Interlaken.
Interlaken in November12December5° · 4 h
In December, Interlaken is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Interlaken.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Interlaken
When is the best time to visit Interlaken?
The best time to visit Interlaken is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Interlaken?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Interlaken?
The wettest month is May with 118 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Interlaken get?
Interlaken gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Interlaken in?
Interlaken uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Interlaken?
A nonstop flight from London to Interlaken takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
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