Weather · April

Switzerland weather in April

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

Switzerland

April in Switzerland: an average of 8°, about 3 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 13h 24m of daylight, with light from about 04:48 to 18:12. April isn't peak season in Switzerland. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Switzerland in April

Average temp8°
Rain this month3 mm
Daylight13.4 h
Sun04:48-18:12
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
Day by day

Every day in April, the multi-year average

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6°The month's average temperature range (30-year average, not a forecast)10°
What to do

April in Switzerland, what works

Most activity moves indoors — museums, covered markets, thermal baths, restaurants. If there's snow nearby, winter sports are on. Dress warm for every outing.

What to pack: A winter coat, hat and gloves, a thermal layer. Waterproof shoes if rain or snow is likely.

Questions & answers

April in Switzerland, FAQ

Do I need a coat in Switzerland in April?
A winter coat, hat and gloves, a thermal layer. Waterproof shoes if rain or snow is likely.
Can you sit outside at cafés in Switzerland in April?
Most cafés move seating indoors; outside only with heaters and warm clothing.
Does it snow in Switzerland in April?
Unlikely in city centres, but possible at altitude or in an unusual cold snap.
How many hours of daylight in Switzerland in April?
About 13h 24m of daylight. The sun rises around 04:48 and sets around 18:12. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is April a good time to visit Switzerland?
April isn't peak season in Switzerland. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

Switzerland — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to Switzerland, every airline at once.

Rates in Switzerland shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset