April weather forecastWinterthur, Switzerland
April
Weather in April
April in Winterthur evokes a true sense of spring, with temperatures favoring a mild climate. Temperatures tend to lie between 3.3°C (37.9°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F), providing a balance between cool and moderately warm conditions. Most traces of winter snowfall are well past, highlighting spring's blossoming effect in the city. There's also a visibly enhancing pattern of daylight hours, aiding city dwellers to savor longer outdoor times.Temperature
April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) in March to a mild 15.8°C (60.4°F). Winterthur observes a noteworthy temperature drop from the daily highs during April nights, with a mean temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F).Humidity
April and July, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Winterthur, Switzerland.Rainfall
In Winterthur, in April, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Winterthur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.4 days and collects up to 704mm (27.72") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Winterthur, during April, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 729mm (28.7") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Winterthur, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 39min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 20:35 CEST.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Winterthur is 9h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Winterthur is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during April translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in April: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 3.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average pressure in April: 1015.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in April: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average humidity in April: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in April: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in April: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in April: 38mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average daylight in April: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in April: 9h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average UV index in April: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in April: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in April
Winterthur, Switzerland
- Average visibility in April: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
