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Schwyz weather in April (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

How is April weather typically in Schwyz? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Schwyz includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Schwyz in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Schwyz, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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