Month guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in February
What February is really like in Interlaken: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Good snow and longer days for skiing and winter walks; the ice rink on the Höhematte is usually still open.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Interlaken: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (2°C (36°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Skiing at Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren, sledging runs and snowy villages; Interlaken town is often foggy and cold.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Ice Magic ice rink on the Höhematte (usually December to February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Mürren
Schilthorn and Piz Gloria
Cable cars from Stechelberg via Mürren climb to the Schilthorn at about 2,970 metres, where the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Park · Town centre
Höhematte
Sit on the benches at the eastern end in the late afternoon to watch paragliders spiral down.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · Grindelwald
Grindelwald First
A gondola climbs from Grindelwald to First at about 2,170 metres, where a cliff walkway clings to the rock face.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Nature · Wilderswil
Schynige Platte
Strong hikers can take the panorama trail towards the Faulhorn and on to First, one of the classic ridge walks of the region.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -4°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Interlaken?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Interlaken in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a shoulder-season month. Good snow and longer days for skiing and winter walks; the ice rink on the Höhematte is usually still open.
+How warm is Interlaken in February?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.