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When to go · Zermatt

Zermatt in April

Great month. Inside Zermatt's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking, Dec–Apr for skiing.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
9°C / −1°C
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Switzerland overall
Prices
Medium
Switzerland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Zermatt

Inside Zermatt's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking, Dec–Apr for skiing.

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • ZermattHighs around 9 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 10 days
  • Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzbest weather

    The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
Low
Prices · Switzerland overall
Medium

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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