CH Interlaken · Autumn

Interlaken in October
what's the weather like?

Good window in October — August is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 46.69°N 7.86°E
63°FMax temperature
42%Rainy days
9.3hSunshine / day

Interlaken weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.7/10)

Should you visit Interlaken in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.3h/d

Our take: Interlaken in October: 63°F and 9.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Interlaken in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in Interlaken is often underrated: 17°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Interlaken

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌦️ January34°F45°F54%0.2in7.2h2.8/106.5/10
🌦️ February36°F48°F45%0.1in8.3h4.1/106.2/10
🌦️ March37°F52°F47%0.2in10.1h4.5/105.8/10
🌦️ April43°F59°F50%0.2in11.9h6.1/104.7/10
🌧️ May48°F63°F66%0.3in11.7h5.8/104.1/10
🌦️ June57°F73°F56%0.2in13.1h7.4/103.8/10
🌦️ July61°F75°F60%0.2in13.6h7.4/103.6/10
🌤️ August61°F77°F49%0.2in12.7h7.7/103.8/10
🌦️ September57°F70°F50%0.2in10.8h7.2/103.9/10
🌦️ October50°F63°F42%0.2in9.3h7.0/104.2/10
🌦️ November41°F52°F47%0.2in7.0h4.1/105.2/10
🌦️ December36°F46°F46%0.2in6.9h3.8/106.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Interlaken averages 63°F, 42% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

October vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 7.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Interlaken in October

Is October a good time to visit Interlaken?
Yes, October is a good time (7.0/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Interlaken in October?
With 63°F max and 9.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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