Orsières weather in April (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is Orsières a good destination in April, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

April in Orsières generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C.

Precipitation

Orsières in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 180 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Orsières. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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