The best time to visit Swiss Alps (Interlaken)
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Swiss Alps (Interlaken) is June · September · July: 21° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
Climate through the year
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -3° | High | $$$ | Great |
| February | 5° / -3° | High | $$$ | Great |
| March | 9° / 0° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| April | 14° / 3° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| May | 18° / 8° | Low | $ | Fair |
| June | 21° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| July | 24° / 13° | High | $$$ | Great |
| August | 23° / 13° | High | $$$ | Great |
| September | 19° / 10° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| October | 13° / 5° | Low | $ | Fair |
| November | 7° / 1° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| December | 3° / -2° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
The year in Swiss Alps (Interlaken)
Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Swiss Alps (Interlaken).
When to go, depending on what you want
Practical basics
- Region
- Europe
- Local currency
- CHF
- Hemisphere
- Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
- Yearly range
- -3° – 24°
- Strongest months
- June, September, July
- Good for
- adventure · nature · snow · romance
Events in Swiss Alps (Interlaken)
- Jan Lauberhorn Ski World Cup — The world's longest downhill ski race speeds through Wengen above Interlaken each January.
- Jun Greenfield Festival — International rock and metal acts headline this open-air festival held on Interlaken's Höhematte meadow.
- Sep Jungfrau Marathon — Runners climb over 1,800 meters from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg beneath three of the Alps' most famous peaks.
- Sep Alpabzug (Alpine Cattle Descent) — Flower-crowned cows parade down from high summer pastures into valley villages to mark the end of the grazing season.
Every month in Swiss Alps (Interlaken)
A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Swiss Alps (Interlaken)?
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Swiss Alps (Interlaken) is June · September · July: 21° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
What is the cheapest time to visit Swiss Alps (Interlaken)?
November — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 75%.
When should you avoid Swiss Alps (Interlaken)?
No major festivals fall in Swiss Alps (Interlaken), so the destination feels like its everyday self.
What is the weather like in Swiss Alps (Interlaken)?
Average highs sit around 24°C with lows near -3°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
