Season guide · Interlaken · Switzerland
Interlaken in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Spring skiing up high and green valleys below, but many summer railways, trails and attractions only reopen from May or June. Expect highs up to 18°C (64°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 34 rainy days across March–May.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 0°C (32°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 10 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 11 | 13.5 h | 2/5 |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 13 | 15 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 13°C (55°F) against a yearly 13°C (55°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Good choices for spring
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 spring
- Bern (About 50 minutes by train) — Switzerland's capital has a UNESCO-listed old town of arcaded streets, the Zytglogge clock tower, the Federal Palace and the Bear Park on the bank of the Aare.
- Lucerne (About 1 hour 50 minutes by train) — The panoramic train passes Lake Brienz, Lake Lungern and Lake Sarnen on the way to Lucerne, with its covered wooden bridges, old town and lake steamers.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Interlaken?
It is a trade-off: Spring skiing up high and green valleys below, but many summer railways, trails and attractions only reopen from May or June. The best months overall are June–September.
+What is the weather like in Interlaken in spring?
Highs of up to 18°C (64°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.