When to go · Interlaken
Interlaken in January
Great month. Inside Interlaken's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lakes; Dec–Mar for snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 3°C37°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Interlaken
Inside Interlaken's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lakes; Dec–Mar for snow.
Weather in January
- InterlakenHighs around 3 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 37 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Bernese and central Alps, Switzerland · Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Engelbergbest weather
Skiing late December to early April ('best' in winter means snow); hiking late June to early October. Afternoon storms in July–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- High
Switzerland overall: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast