Gruyères weather in April (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Gruyères in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Gruyères generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Gruyères in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Gruyères, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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

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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 Gruyères 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

5/10

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