Weather in April in Vaud
Thinking about venturing to Vaud this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vaud in April?
Vaud is a region in Switzerland. April in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Gryon at 9°C to mild in Mies at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Mies and -1°C in Gryon.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 99 mm to high rainfall in Rougemont with 138 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 211 hours of sunshine in Villars-sur-Ollon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at April's conditions in Vaud, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vaud's yearly weather, check out our Vaud climate page.
Where to go in Vaud in April
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Vaud?
Villars-sur-Ollon
In April Villars-sur-Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lausanne
In April Lausanne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chateau-d'Oex
In April Chateau-d'Oex generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ollon
In April Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montreux
In April Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is April the best time to visit Vaud?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Vaud with often poor weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.
On average, the best time to visit Vaud is in August with generally tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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