Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Switzerland in April
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April8°C average high
April is close to Switzerland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April97mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Switzerland's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April5.1 hours average sun
April sits close to Switzerland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April0°C average sea
April is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
April26 weather score
April scores below Switzerland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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