April weather forecast
Switzerland

As April sets in, Switzerland starts to embrace spring in its full glory. The Central Plateau, encompassing key cities such as Zurich and Bern, frequently enjoys milder temperatures, a stark contrast to the freezing conditions of the past winter months. Nevertheless, the lofty terrains of the Jura and the Alps can still be adorned with snow, although it continues to thin out as temperatures rise.

In the mountainous regions of the Jura and the Alps, snow accumulation, while still present, is notably reduced from the previous months, averaging between 2540mm (100") to 5080mm (200"). Meanwhile, the Central Plateau sees even less snow, with values ranging from 508mm (20") to 1524mm (60"). Rain becomes more dominant as April advances, signifying the shift from winter to spring. The extended daylight hours are more pronounced in April, resulting in a palpable increase in sunlight, making the days brighter and warmer.

Precipitation in April witnesses a transition, with snowfall becoming less frequent, particularly in the lower regions, and being replaced by rain. The humidity levels start to increase slightly, paving the way for the more humid months of summer. The Fohn winds remain a periodic presence, often accelerating the snowmelt in specific locales. With the landscape gradually turning greener and snow retreating to the highest peaks, April becomes a period where nature enthusiasts begin to explore the trails and pathways of Switzerland's scenic plateaus and valleys.

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• Zürich - April »
  During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Zürich aggregates 30mm (1.18") of snow. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Zürich aggregates 30mm (1.18") of snow.
• Geneva - April »
  The shift into April in Geneva is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a cool 11.2°C (52.2°F) in March to a moderate 14.9°C (58.8°F). During 0.1 snowfall days, in April, Geneva aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Basel - April »
  In Basel during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Basel aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow.
• Lausanne - April »
  In Lausanne in April, during 17.3 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lausanne, in April, during 17.3 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bern - April »
  In Bern in April, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Bern aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.
• Winterthur - April »
  In Winterthur, during April, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Winterthur, in April, during 1.3 snowfall days, 38mm (1.5") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lucerne - April »
  In Lucerne in April, during 11.8 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The least humid month in Lucerne, Switzerland, is April, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Lugano - April »
  In Lugano, in April, during 11.1 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. April in Lugano witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F) in March to a moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F).
• Biel/Bienne - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Biel/Bienne is April, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically collects 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Biel/Bienne aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.
• Thun - April »
  In Thun, in April, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 47mm (1.85") of snow. In Thun, in April, during 1.6 snowfall days, 47mm (1.85") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Köniz - April »
  In Köniz during April, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Köniz, in April, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.
• La Chaux-de-Fonds - April »
  The months with the least rainfall in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, are February and April Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 99mm (3.9") of rain. February and April are months with the least rain in La Chaux-de-Fonds when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of rain.