Interlaken weather in January

January in Interlaken: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Interlaken · #360 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Interlaken climate normals — January

Daytime high4°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 26°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall110 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine5.7 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall62.7 cm / 24.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Interlaken in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Interlaken?
January in Interlaken: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Interlaken on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Interlaken in January?
In January, Interlaken averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -3.2°C, with about 109.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Interlaken in January?
Interlaken has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in Interlaken in January?
Interlaken sees roughly 62.7 cm of snowfall in January.

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