Saint Moritz weather in April (Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Saint Moritz during April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Saint Moritz typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Saint Moritz in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Moritz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Moritz climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Switzerland in April

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saint Moritz in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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