Pontresina weather in April (Grisons, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Pontresina during April? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In April, Pontresina typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

With about 152 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 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 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?

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

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