Nidwalden Weather in April

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

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Emmetten Buochs Beckenried Stans

Thinking about venturing to Nidwalden, Switzerland this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Nidwalden in April

Nidwalden, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. April in Nidwalden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Emmetten.

To explore the conditions in Nidwalden, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 146 mm (5.7 in) in Emmetten.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Emmetten as an example - it receives around 144 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Nidwalden by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nidwalden — and find the best time to visit. (based on Emmetten)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nidwalden in April

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

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 Nidwalden

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

Temperature range in Nidwalden (April)

Precipitation variation in Nidwalden (April)

Emmetten

In April Emmetten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Emmetten →

Buochs

In April Buochs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buochs →

Beckenried

In April Beckenried generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Beckenried →

Stans

In April Stans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stans →

Stansstad

In April Stansstad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stansstad →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Emmetten 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Buochs 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Beckenried 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Stans 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Stansstad 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Hergiswil 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)

Nidwalden weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Nidwalden, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Emmetten sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

Emmetten averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Nidwalden, Switzerland get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Nidwalden, Switzerland. Average rainfall in Emmetten sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Nidwalden, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Emmetten, April may not be the ideal time to visit Nidwalden, Switzerland.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide unpleasant weather in Emmetten.

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