Month guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in April
What April is really like in Interlaken: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: James Petts, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
April is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Between seasons: ski lifts close and some summer lifts, trails and attractions have not yet opened.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Interlaken: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (9°C (48°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:16
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Spring (March–May). Spring skiing up high and green valleys below, but many summer railways, trails and attractions only reopen from May or June.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Interlaken, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Brienz
Brienz Rothorn Railway
Steam and diesel rack trains climb from Brienz to the Rothorn summit at about 2,350 metres, a line that has run since 1892.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Views
- History
Historic site · Brienz
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
Enter at one end and leave by the other, catching the bus back to Brienz station.
- Time needed
- 4–6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Experience · Town centre
Tandem paragliding
Several licensed operators take passengers up to launch sites above town and fly tandem with an experienced pilot for about 10–20 minutes over the lakes, landing on the Höhematte.
- Time needed
- 2 hours including transfer
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Nature · Lauterbrunnen
Trümmelbach Falls
Bring a waterproof layer and sturdy shoes; paths are wet and steep.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 3°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Interlaken?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Interlaken in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Between seasons: ski lifts close and some summer lifts, trails and attractions have not yet opened.
+How warm is Interlaken in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.