Month guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Golden larches and crisp air; some lifts and summer attractions close during the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-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 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:46
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 10.8 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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Interlaken, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Castle · Lake Thun
Oberhofen Castle
A castle with a tower standing in the water of Lake Thun, a lakeside park and period rooms furnished as a 19th-century aristocratic home.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Brienz
Brienz Rothorn Railway
Sit on the lake side going up, and book a steam-hauled train if you want the full experience.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Views
- History
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Interlaken?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Interlaken in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a shoulder-season month. Golden larches and crisp air; some lifts and summer attractions close during the month.
+How warm is Interlaken in October?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.