Interlaken in May
Good time to visit
May hits the sweet spot - warm enough for most activities but before the summer crowds arrive. The landscape is at its most lush and green.
Weather
May delivers on spring's promise with warm, pleasant days and cool evenings perfect for sleeping. Rain becomes less frequent and more predictable - usually afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly. The valley turns emerald green.
18°C high9°C low13 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$175/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Ascension Day
- •Spring markets begin
- •Paragliding season opens
May Tips
- •Book popular activities like paragliding well ahead - schedules fill up
- •Pack a light rain jacket for afternoon storms
- •This is when prices start climbing toward summer peaks
All Months
Summer is peak season for good reason — June through September offers the most reliable weather for outdoor adventures. July and August see temperatures around 25°C, perfect for paragliding and lake swimming. But you'll share the trails with half of Europe, and hotel prices spike to their highest.
September is the sweet spot. The weather stays warm, autumn colors paint the mountainsides, and crowds thin out after school starts. You'll still have access to most mountain railways and hiking trails, but restaurant reservations become easier to snag.
Winter transforms Interlaken into a different beast entirely. The town becomes a base for skiing Grindelwald and Wengen, but many adventure activities shut down. If you're here for the slopes, book between December and March. Just know that some mountain railways run limited schedules, and lake activities are off the table.
Interlaken Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
9/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
10/10
Budget
3/10
Luxury
9/10
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