St. Moritz weather in April (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the April weather in St. Moritz compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, April in St. Moritz includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -5°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

St. Moritz in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

St. Moritz, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in St. Moritz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.