Bern weather in April (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Is Bern a good destination in April, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Bern generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Bern in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 177 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Bern climate page with graphs.

 

Bern, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bern.

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