April weather forecastBern, Switzerland

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April

Weather in April

April sees a shift in weather patterns with the city experiencing fewer days of snowfall as the city moves into the heart of spring. This is also a time when there is an increased possibility of rain. The temperatures exhibit a noticeable leap from those in March with a high of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and a low of 3°C (37.4°F). With extended daylight hours and an increased UV index, it brings in more sunlight. This month delights with the onset of blooming flora, making it a lovely time to soak in the city's beauty.

Temperature

The shift from March to April is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) to a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F). During April, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 3°C (37.4°F) at night.

Humidity

April, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Bern.

Rainfall

In Bern, Switzerland, in April, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.2 rainfall days, and 1059mm (41.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Bern aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Bern, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.1 days and aggregates up to 526mm (20.71") of snow.

Daylight

In Bern, Switzerland, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:59. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:39 CEST.

Sunshine

In Bern, the average sunshine in April is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Bern, in April, the average high-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Bern are April, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In April, the average relative humidity in Bern is 71%.

In Bern, in April, during 10.4 rainfall days, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April is the last month it regularly snows in Bern. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Bern aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

The average day length in April in Bern is 13h and 37min.

On the first day of April in Bern, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:39 CEST.

In April, the average sunshine duration in Bern is 5.3h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Bern, Switzerland, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

9.5°C

13.4°C

18.2°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average high temperature in April: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

Average low temperature in April: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.6°C).

Average humidity in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average humidity in April: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average rainfall in April: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (55mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in April: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average snowfall in April: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average daylight in April: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in April: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average UV index in April
Bern, Switzerland

Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).