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Grindelwald or Interlaken in February?

In February, Grindelwald and Interlaken are overall neck and neck — it comes down to your priorities.

Grindelwald below the north face of the EigerGrindelwaldPhoto: Paradise Chronicle · CC BY-SA 4.0
Grindelwald
Switzerland
Unsuitable· 31
Interlaken between two lakes below the JungfrauInterlakenPhoto: André Schakkal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Interlaken
Switzerland
Unsuitable· 31

Key figures in February

CriterionGrindelwaldInterlaken
Average daily high-3 °C-3 °C
Average daily low-11 °C-11 °C
Rainy days12 rainy days (est.)12 rainy days (est.)
Sun3 h/day3 h/day
Humidity86 %86 %

Winner by travel type

Overall: tieBeach: tieCity break: tieActive: tieFamily: tie

Grindelwald or Interlaken in February: the short answer

In February, the stored climate values and scores compared here match for Grindelwald and Interlaken. These monthly data do not establish a climate advantage. This does not mean local weather is identical. Compare the annual profiles for other travel dates; assess transport, accommodation and specific activities separately.

This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Grindelwald averages a climate score of 33/100, Interlaken 33/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Weather in February, side by side

The average daily high is about -3 °C in Grindelwald and -3 °C in Interlaken — about the same. Average daily lows are around -11 °C versus -11 °C.

On rain, Grindelwald sees about 12 rainy days in February and Interlaken about 12. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).

Rain and sun across the year

Over a full year Grindelwald records roughly 196 rainy days and Interlaken about 196. At their sunniest, Grindelwald reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (July) and Interlaken about 7 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.

Best time to visit each

Climatically, Grindelwald has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Interlaken has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.

Which suits which kind of trip

Based on the February scores for each travel style:

City breaks: both are close (Grindelwald 36 vs Interlaken 36).

Active & hiking: both are close (Grindelwald 30 vs Interlaken 30).

Family: both are close (Grindelwald 29 vs Interlaken 29).

Verdict: which should you pick?

In February, the stored climate values and scores compared here match for Grindelwald and Interlaken. These monthly data do not establish a climate advantage. This does not mean local weather is identical. Compare the annual profiles for other travel dates; assess transport, accommodation and specific activities separately.