Interlaken guide
Interlaken, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Interlaken in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Interlaken are June, July, August and September. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
6°C
Rainfall
19 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Interlaken is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 6°C with about 19mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Interlaken in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Interlaken District
Interlaken is a district of the canton of Bern.
Interlaken Monastery
Interlaken Monastery was a convent of the Augustinian Canons Regular from about 1133 until 1528 at Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of n
Interlaken Ost railway station
Interlaken Ost or Interlaken East is a railway station in the resort town of Interlaken in the Swiss canton of Bern. The station was previously known as Interlaken Zollhaus. The to
Interlaken West railway station
Interlaken West is a railway station in the resort town of Interlaken, in the Swiss canton of Bern. It is on the Thunersee line of the BLS AG, and is one of two stations in the tow
Bödeli
Bödeli is the tongue of land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Lake Thun and Lake Brienz were not yet separate after the last ice age. The r
Interlaken ship canal
The Interlaken ship canal is a 2.75-kilometre (1.71 mi) long canal in the Swiss canton of Bern. It connects Lake Thun with a quay in the town of Interlaken adjacent to Interlaken W

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Interlaken in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Interlaken?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Interlaken's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Interlaken in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 6°C. Rainfall averages about 19mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for Interlaken in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in Interlaken in December?+

Popular things to do include Interlaken District, Interlaken Monastery, Interlaken Ost railway station and Interlaken West railway station. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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