Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Interlaken in November
Interlaken cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 61°F in October, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 38°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (114 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 07 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in October to 52/100.
- Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Interlaken in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Rugenbräu
Local brewery in Matten bei Interlaken with tours and a shop.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 50°F.
Trümmelbach Falls
Glacial falls thundering inside the mountain, reached by a tunnel lift.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Apr–Nov.
Staubbach Falls
297-m waterfall dropping off a cliff into Lauterbrunnen village.
Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant
Restaurant at the top of the Harder Kulm funicular with lake and Jungfrau views.
Harder Kulm
Funicular to a viewpoint over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau views.
Nearby in November
- Lucerne in November~33 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Andermatt in November~34 mi · highs 34°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Zermatt in November~47 mi · highs 38°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
- Zurich in November~57 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Interlaken?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are September, at up to 82. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain. Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Interlaken in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Interlaken in November?
Some: about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.3 in (1379 mm).
What should I pack for Interlaken in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Interlaken
Planning Interlaken in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.