Early spring · Weather & things to do
Interlaken in March
Interlaken warms up: highs climb to 47°F (8°C), from 41°F in February, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Cool days top out near 47°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (89 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in February to 52/100.
- Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Interlaken in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Harder Kulm
Funicular to a viewpoint over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau views.
Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant
Restaurant at the top of the Harder Kulm funicular with lake and Jungfrau views.
Staubbach Falls
297-m waterfall dropping off a cliff into Lauterbrunnen village.
Giessbach Falls
Waterfalls dropping in 14 tiers, reached by boat and historic funicular.
Schynige Platte
Historic cog railway to an alpine garden and ridge walks.
Nearby in March
- Lucerne in March~33 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Andermatt in March~34 mi · highs 31°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in March~47 mi · highs 35°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
- Zurich in March~57 mi · highs 49°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,854 m to Interlaken's ~569 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Interlaken in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Interlaken?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are September, at up to 82. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Interlaken in March?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in March?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.3 in (1379 mm).
What should I pack for Interlaken in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Interlaken in March?
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