Bern weather in April (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Bern in 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, Bern generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Bern in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bern in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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