Zürich weather in April (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Zürich during April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During April, Zürich usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Zürich in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 178 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zürich, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Switzerland in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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