Riederalp weather in April (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Riederalp during April? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During April, Riederalp usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -4°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Riederalp in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Riederalp. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riederalp climate page with graphs.

 

Riederalp, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 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.

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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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