When to go · Zurich
Zurich in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
MixedSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
Weather in April
- ZurichHighs around 15 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Plateau cities, Switzerland · Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucernefine
Fog (Hochnebel) can sit over the Plateau for days in November–February while the mountains are sunny — take a train up.
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