Interlaken (BERN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (64°F) in July to a very cold -2°C (28°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -9°C (16°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Interlaken has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1951 mm (77 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Interlaken offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (226 mm (8.9 in)) and the driest month March (129 mm (5.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Interlaken Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Interlaken.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year