2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Interlaken in May

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

May is a wet time to visit Interlaken. Interlaken has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

18°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

15h

Is May a good time to visit Interlaken?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:55 AM

Sunset

8:56 PM

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 May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Interlaken? +

May is typically Wet for visiting Interlaken, with average highs of 18°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Interlaken in May? +

With highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in May? +

Interlaken typically sees around 16 rainy days in May.

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

In May, Interlaken gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Interlaken? +

No, May 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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