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Zurich in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Zurich in April is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 13 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
46/100 · #6
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#6
Sun
#5
Published best categories: none
Zurich · AprilPhoto: Daniel Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 13 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 9 | 0 | 14 | 87 | 4.0 | 82 | 2.2 | 35 |
| April (selected) | 13 | 4 | 14 | 90 | 5.5 | 79 | 2.0 | 46 |
| May | 17 | 8 | 18 | 137 | 6.4 | 79 | 2.0 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (46/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -11 | -4.1 °C | -3.3 °C | +0.4 | -3.1 mm | -1.5 h | +2.8 % | +0.2 m/s |
| May | +7 | +4.1 °C | +4.5 °C | +4 | +47.7 mm | +0.9 h | -0.1 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Zurich in April?
The average daily high is around 13 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in April?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 90 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Zurich. April is not among them.