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Riehen weather in April (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Riehen usually fare in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Riehen usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Riehen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Riehen, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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