Zermatt weather in April (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Zermatt look like in April? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Zermatt generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 3°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Zermatt in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 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 Zermatt. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 147 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

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

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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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