Interlaken guide
Interlaken, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Interlaken in May

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Interlaken are June, July, August and September. In May, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
14°C
Rainfall
231 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Interlaken is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 14°C with about 231mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Interlaken in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May 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 May?+

Expect average temperatures around 14°C. Rainfall averages about 231mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Interlaken in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Interlaken in May?+

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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