2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Interlaken in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Interlaken. Interlaken has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 9°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.

Avg High

9°C

Avg Low

2°C

Rainy days

10days

Daylight

9h

Is January a good time to visit Interlaken?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:10 AM

Sunset

5:07 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 9°C 2°C 10 Good
February 11°C 3°C 16 Wet
March 11°C 3°C 16 Wet
April 17°C 6°C 6 Good
May 18°C 9°C 16 Wet
June 20°C 13°C 22 Excellent (best)
July 23°C 15°C 16 Excellent (best)
August 23°C 15°C 16 Excellent (best)
September 20°C 13°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 8°C 20 Wet
November 12°C 5°C 5 Good
December 6°C 1°C 17 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Interlaken? +

January is typically Good for visiting Interlaken, with average highs of 9°C and around 10 rainy days.

What should I pack for Interlaken in January? +

With highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in January? +

Interlaken typically sees around 10 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Interlaken in January? +

In January, Interlaken gets approximately 9 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Interlaken? +

No, January is not peak season in Interlaken. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Interlaken? +

The best months to visit Interlaken are June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Zurich)

Last Updated: January 2026

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