Interlaken weather in May

May in Interlaken: nice, soaked, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Interlaken · #151 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Interlaken climate normals — May

Daytime high16°C / 61°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall159 mm / 6.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days18 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight15 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall15.7 cm / 6.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

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

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Interlaken in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Interlaken?
May in Interlaken: nice, soaked, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Interlaken on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Interlaken in May?
In May, Interlaken averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 7.5°C, with about 158.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Interlaken in May?
Interlaken has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
Does it snow in Interlaken in May?
Interlaken sees roughly 15.7 cm of snowfall in May.

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