Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
44°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Zermatt
Switzerland · Europe
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 31°F
Precipitation
15 days/mo
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
50%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
10.4 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 28°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
3 mphApril Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 41°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain29%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday41°F
Rain36%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon43°F
Rain41%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening41°F
Rain36%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 15 | 3.6 | 12 | 6.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 31 | 17 | 3.0 | 11 | 7.9 | 70 |
| Mar | 37 | 24 | 3.9 | 13 | 9.3 | 71 |
| Apr | 44 | 31 | 5.5 | 15 | 10.4 | 76 |
| May | 52 | 39 | 7.4 | 19 | 10.9 | 80 |
| Jun | 62 | 47 | 7.1 | 20 | 11.9 | 78 |
| Jul | 66 | 50 | 7.4 | 19 | 12.5 | 77 |
| Aug | 66 | 50 | 7.2 | 19 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Sep | 59 | 43 | 5.3 | 16 | 9.6 | 82 |
| Oct | 50 | 36 | 5.4 | 13 | 8.0 | 82 |
| Nov | 37 | 24 | 6.3 | 14 | 6.4 | 78 |
| Dec | 29 | 17 | 4.1 | 13 | 6.0 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology