Sion weather in April (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Sion 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, Sion generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C.

Sion in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Sion. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sion, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

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 Sion 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
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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