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Vaud Weather in April

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

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Considering a trip to Vaud, Switzerland this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Vaud in April

Vaud, Switzerland 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 (48°F) to mild in Mies at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Mies and -1°C (30°F) in Gryon.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vaud, Switzerland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Rougemont with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Villars-sur-Ollon sees around 211 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Vaud by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vaud — and find the best time to visit. (based on Villars-sur-Ollon)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April10°C (50°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vaud in April

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

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 Vaud

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

Temperature range in Vaud (April)

Precipitation variation in Vaud (April)

Villars-sur-Ollon

In April Villars-sur-Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
211 hours
230 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon →

Lausanne

In April Lausanne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
195 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lausanne →

Chateau-d'Oex

In April Chateau-d'Oex generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
211 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex →

Ollon

In April Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
211 hours
230 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ollon →

Montreux

In April Montreux 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
168 hours
195 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Montreux →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villars-sur-Ollon 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Lausanne 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Chateau-d'Oex 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Ollon 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Montreux 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Les Diablerets 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Vaud weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Vaud, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Villars-sur-Ollon sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Villars-sur-Ollon peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in April, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

Vaud, Switzerland sees substantial snow/rainfall in April. Villars-sur-Ollon typically averages about 131 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Vaud, Switzerland?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Vaud, Switzerland with often poor weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.

On average, the best time to visit Vaud, Switzerland 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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