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Backpacking Potential

76/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

-1°C – 16°C

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The best time to visit Interlaken for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Interlaken

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
29Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-1°105
February
33Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-1°90
March
37Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
2°101
April
36Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
6°133
May
46Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°174
June
74Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°157
July
76Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
16°169
August
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
15°166
September
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°135
October
35Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
8°126
November
28Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
3°121
December
31Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
0°132

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Interlaken

When is the best time to visit Interlaken for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Interlaken for backpacking is typically in July, August, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Interlaken?

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Rainy season typically: May–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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