Interlaken Weather Forecast
Interlaken weather: 62°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Interlaken weather in October
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Climate in Interlaken month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 33° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 38° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 43° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 66° | 49° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 77° | 59° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 62° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 79° | 62° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 56° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 64° | 51° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 40° | 7,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 37° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Interlaken
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Interlaken compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Interlaken.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiger | 10 mi | 14°F | 72°F cooler | 60 in |
| Jungfrau | 11 mi | 12°F | 74°F cooler | 60 in |
| Lake Lucerne | 34 mi | 51°F | 35°F cooler | 66 in |
| Matterhorn | 50 mi | 9°F | 77°F cooler | 46 in |
| Matterhorn | 50 mi | 9°F | 77°F cooler | 46 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Interlaken?
Interlaken is a city in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.6863, 7.8632. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Interlaken right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Interlaken?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Interlaken, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Interlaken in?
Interlaken observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:35 AM.
How many people live in Interlaken?
Interlaken has a population of approximately 5.700.
What is the nearest airport to Interlaken?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 63 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 84 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 216 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Interlaken?
Popular options include Jungfraujoch, Eiger, Jungfrau, Lake Lucerne, Matterhorn and Matterhorn.
What places are in Interlaken?
Interlaken covers 1 places in this atlas, including Jungfraujoch.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 6:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
