Month guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in March
What March is really like in Interlaken: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring skiing up high while the valleys thaw; quieter and good value.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Interlaken: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (4°C (39°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:34
- Daylight
- About 11.8 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Interlaken, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Experience · Lakes
Lake Brienz and Lake Thun boats
Most Swiss rail passes cover the scheduled boats; check before buying a separate ticket.
- Time needed
- 1–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Nature · Lake Brienz
Giessbach Falls
Fourteen cascades tumble through forest to Lake Brienz, with paths that pass behind one of the falls.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Lake Brienz
Iseltwald
Walk the lakeside path towards the Giessbach Falls for quieter views than the jetty.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Unterseen
Unterseen old town
A short walk across the Aare from Interlaken West, Unterseen's square is lined with 17th-century houses and a church tower, the oldest part of the Bödeli.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 0°C and 10 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 March a good time to visit Interlaken?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Interlaken in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring skiing up high while the valleys thaw; quieter and good value.
+How warm is Interlaken in March?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.