Lausanne weather in April (Vaud, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Lausanne in April? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In April, Lausanne usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Lausanne in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Lausanne, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 195 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?

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

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