When to go · Schwyz

Schwyz in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

SchwyzHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall: Low
Prices · Switzerland overall: Medium

Switzerland overall: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Schwyz, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

January: Inside Schwyz's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions).

Schwyz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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