Month guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in November
What November is really like in Interlaken: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. The quietest month, with many lifts closed for maintenance and hotels in the villages shut until the ski season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Interlaken: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (13°C (55°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:56
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Clear September days and autumn colour in October; by November most lifts and many hotels close for the off-season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Interlaken, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Lake Thun
Oberhofen Castle
Arrive by boat for the classic view of the tower from the water.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 0°C and 9 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 November a good time to visit Interlaken?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The quietest month, with many lifts closed for maintenance and hotels in the villages shut until the ski season.
+How warm is Interlaken in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.