Zermatt weather in April (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Zermatt in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Zermatt generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Zermatt in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 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 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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Zermatt 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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