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Interlaken (BERN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Interlaken experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Interlaken is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Interlaken has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1951 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Interlaken offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (226 mm) and March (129 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Interlaken serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Interlaken (BERN)

Wed   Jan 15
2°C | -7°C
NE 3 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
2°C | -3°C
N 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
2°C | -4°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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The best time of year to visit Interlaken in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Interlaken?
    Rainy season in Interlaken occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Interlaken?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Interlaken?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Interlaken?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Interlaken?
    July tops the wettest month list with 226 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Interlaken?
    March is the driest month with 129 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Interlaken?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.

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