Canton of Valais weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Valais this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canton of Valais in April?
Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. April in Canton of Valais generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Ulrichen to 11°C in Torgon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Torgon and -5°C in Ulrichen. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bourg-Saint-Pierre with an average of 108 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Saas-Almagell with 167 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected in Zermatt. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Canton of Valais for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Valais climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Valais?
Zermatt
In April Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In April Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saas-Fee
In April Saas-Fee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Crans-Montana
In April Crans-Montana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verbier
In April Verbier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Canton of Valais?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zermatt, April may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Valais.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Valais is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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