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April climate

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April in Zürich

Switzerland · Europe

Cool days.

One of the best months here

Daytime high

60°F

Lows around 42°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

4.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

60°Ftypical April high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, fewer than in most months.

40%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

4.7 hApril sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryApril Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In April, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 40°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

40%April Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in April.

4 mphApril Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical April day

April late afternoons are around 59°F, easing to about 55°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning48°F

Rain26%

Cloud60%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Midday56°F

Rain29%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon59°F

Rain27%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening55°F

Rain24%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

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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: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

3.2

1.4

Feb

2.6

2.7

Mar

3.1

3.8

Apr

3.2

4.7

May

4.6

5.4

Jun

4.4

5.9

Jul

4.6

6.8

Aug

4.5

6.2

Sep

3.5

5.3

Oct

3.3

3.4

Nov

3.4

1.9

Dec

3.6

1.2

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	40	31	3.2	13	1.4	83
Feb	44	32	2.6	11	2.7	78
Mar	52	37	3.1	13	3.8	73
Apr	60	42	3.2	12	4.7	69
May	67	50	4.6	16	5.4	72
Jun	74	57	4.4	15	5.9	71
Jul	77	59	4.6	15	6.8	71
Aug	76	59	4.5	14	6.2	74
Sep	68	52	3.5	11	5.3	79
Oct	59	46	3.3	12	3.4	83
Nov	48	38	3.4	13	1.9	86
Dec	41	33	3.6	14	1.2	86