St. Moritz

Engadine Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Engadine, Switzerland in April.

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St. Moritz Pontresina Scuol Silvaplana

Planning a getaway to the Engadine, Switzerland this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Engadine in April

The Engadine, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. April in the Engadine generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in St. Moritz. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in the Engadine, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Scuol with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Silvaplana with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. St. Moritz gets around 152 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Engadine by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Engadine - and find the best time to visit. (based on St. Moritz)

January-6°C (21°F) February-4°C (25°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October6°C (43°F) November0°C (32°F) December-5°C (23°F)
Best Time to Visit the Engadine →

Best Places to Visit in the Engadine in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Engadine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Engadine

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Engadine, Switzerland?

Temperature range in the Engadine (April)

Precipitation variation in the Engadine (April)

St. Moritz

In April St. Moritz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
166 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in St. Moritz →

Pontresina

In April Pontresina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
166 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pontresina →

Scuol

In April Scuol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
153 hours
155 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Scuol →

Silvaplana

In April Silvaplana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
166 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Silvaplana →

Celerina

In April Celerina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
152 hours
166 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Celerina →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Engadine, in Switzerland.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Engadine in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St. Moritz 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Pontresina 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Scuol 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Silvaplana 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Celerina 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Samedan 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

The Engadine weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Engadine, Switzerland in April?

Expect less favorable weather across the Engadine, Switzerland in April. The popular destination of St. Moritz averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Engadine, Switzerland in April?

Average temperatures in the Engadine, Switzerland during April range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 3°C (37°F) in St. Moritz.

Does the Engadine, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in April?

St. Moritz typically receives notable snow/rainfall in April, about 110 mm (4.3 in) on average across the Engadine, Switzerland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Engadine, Switzerland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Engadine, Switzerland due to the typically less favorable weather in St. Moritz.

Generally speaking, July and August provide mixed weather in St. Moritz.

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