Contra weather in April (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is April weather typically in Contra? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Contra includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 12°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night.

Precipitation

Contra in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 196 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Contra. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Contra, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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

5/10

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