The weather in April in Zermatt

It's cool in April in Zermatt with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 3°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Zermatt, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 19°C in 2018, Zermatt reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in April for Zermatt

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Zermatt. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Zermatt New York
Average temperature 11°C 17°C
Max. temperature 14°C 22°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 39 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 6 days 11 days
Total snowfall 22 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 10 days 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Zermatt with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around -1°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Zermatt is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Zermatt, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Zermatt

Temperature in April in Zermatt over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Zermatt, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Zermatt

Total precipitation in April in Zermatt over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Zermatt

Snowfall in April in Zermatt per year

Daily UV index in April in Zermatt

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Zermatt, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Zermatt by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zermatt. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.