Pontresina weather in April (Grisons, Switzerland)

Curious about the April weather in Pontresina? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Pontresina typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Pontresina in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Pontresina. June, July and August typically offer 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 Pontresina climate page with graphs.

 

Pontresina, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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 Pontresina in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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