Silvaplana weather in April (Grisons, Switzerland)

Curious about the April weather in Silvaplana? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Silvaplana generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Silvaplana in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Silvaplana. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Silvaplana climate page with graphs.

 

Silvaplana, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in April

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Silvaplana in April?

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 in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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