Season guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alps, Public domain
Quick answer
Clear September days and autumn colour in October; by November most lifts and many hotels close for the off-season. Expect highs up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 28 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 0°C (32°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 28
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 10 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| October | 13°C (55°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 9 | 10.8 h | 3/5 |
| November | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 9 | 9.3 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 13°C (55°F) against a yearly 13°C (55°F), and 28 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Jungfrau Marathon from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg (usually September)
- September: Alpine cattle descents in villages (late September)
Good choices for autumn
Nature · Lauterbrunnen
Trümmelbach Falls
Ten glacier-fed waterfalls thunder down inside the mountain, carrying meltwater from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Lake Thun
St. Beatus Caves
Combine it with a Lake Thun boat trip, getting off at the Beatushöhlen pier.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- History
Day trips in autumn
- Thun (About 25 minutes by train or 2 hours by boat) — A lakeside town with a white-towered castle above the old town and a high pavement along the Obere Hauptgasse.
- Kandersteg and Oeschinensee (About 1 hour by train, plus gondola) — A gondola and an easy downhill walk lead from Kandersteg to Oeschinensee, a turquoise lake ringed by cliffs and waterfalls.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Interlaken?
Yes: September is among the best months. Clear September days and autumn colour in October; by November most lifts and many hotels close for the off-season.
+What is the weather like in Interlaken in autumn?
Highs of up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 28 rainy days over the season.