St. Anton am Arlberg (St Anton) weather in April

April in St. Anton am Arlberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

St. Anton am Arlberg🇦🇹 Austria · Alps · Ski62
  1. 88Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 80Mar
  4. 62Apr
  5. 45May
  6. 16Jun
  7. 14Jul
  8. 11Aug
  9. 25Sep
  10. 39Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 82Dec

#6 of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg · #1227 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Days
11°C
Nights
1°C
Wet days
17
Sun
10.1 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
14 h
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Photo: Tobi &Chris · Pexels

Traveller notes on St. Anton am Arlberg in April

Notes from nearby Davos (49 km away)

St. Anton am Arlberg doesn't have its own notes for April yet — these are about Davos, close enough to share the season.

Davos-forum threads on an April visit describe one poster planning a mid-April trip as genuinely unsure whether the resort would still be open, several regulars confirming it typically stays running. Regulars call snowmaking genuinely the reason many slopes keep operating late into April, several posters naming this as reducing dependence on natural snowfall this time of year. Posters call the season historically closing around the twenty-seventh, several regulars naming this the real cutoff to plan around for a late-April trip. Regulars call weather this far into spring genuinely unpredictable regardless of snowmaking, several threads naming this a real factor even with artificial snow keeping trails open. Posters recommend confirming current lift status before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much conditions can still shift this late. The record: 10.3C days, -0.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 98.4mm across over 15 days and 77 percent humidity.
DavosAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · about Davos · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in St. Anton am Arlberg

St Anton-forum threads on a November visit describe opening timing as genuinely variable, posters recalling one season delayed to mid-December despite a typical last-weekend target, due to thin early snow that year. Regulars call mid-February through April genuinely the more dependable stretch, several posters naming this the real contrast with a chancier November start. Posters call the wider Arlberg lift network genuinely a strong early-season bet, several regulars naming good natural snow at altitude plus reliable snowmaking as reasons it often runs ahead of lower resorts still shut for maintenance. Regulars call checking recent opening-day updates genuinely worthwhile, several threads naming this standard given how much early conditions can shift year to year. Posters recommend flexible plans, several regulars calling this the honest tradeoff for chasing early-season snow. The record: 7.6C days, -1.8C nights, 114.8mm across over 13 days and 80 percent humidity.
StAntonNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St. Anton am Arlberg-forum threads describe late September hiking as genuinely still in full swing here, posters naming this the reason the area doesn't quiet down until October arrives. Regulars call the roughly three-hundred-kilometer trail network a real draw, several posters naming Formarin See and Steinenmare as standard destinations for a day hike. Posters call Senn's WonderWalkingWay around the Sennhutte a real recommended route, several regulars naming it among the more popular options this time of year. Regulars call September genuinely still busy with hikers despite winter being months away, several threads naming this a real contrast to how quiet the resort gets once October begins. Posters recommend booking accommodation with some lead time, several regulars calling this standard given how much hiking traffic the area still sees. The record: 17.2C days, 7.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 164.6mm across nearly 18 days and 83 percent humidity.
StAntonSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St Anton am Arlberg-forum threads comparing summer options describe the resort as still worth choosing over nearby Lech, posters calling June morning runs along the river and mountain hikes real highlights. Regulars call biking and swimming both reasonable summer additions, the village quieter than during the winter peak though still pleasant. Posters describe summer temperatures as running similar to other Alpine resorts, highs typically low twenties and nights capable of dropping into the upper single digits. Regulars call hotels typically including a free summer activity pass, worth asking about when booking. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a warm June afternoon, conditions here shifting fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. Regulars call the village tranquil in June, real peace and quiet a draw for anyone avoiding peak crowds. The record: 20C days feeling like 20C, 9.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 214.3mm across nearly 22 days and 80 percent humidity.
StAntonAmArlbergJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St Anton-forum threads on the best time to ski call February genuinely reliable, cold temperatures and good accumulation typical even though posters are direct this sits among the busiest and priciest stretches given widespread European school holidays. Regulars describe conditions as not meaningfully different from early March, both months generally delivering solid snow depth on the upper mountain. Posters recall specific February systems dropping up to a meter and a half on higher slopes. Regulars call the window from mid-February through April as offering the better combination of snow and sun, worth considering for flexible timing. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of how sunny February looks. Regulars recommend booking well ahead given demand. The record: 6.7C days feeling like 3C, -3.4C nights, a notably high 64cm of fresh accumulation and 75 percent humidity.
StAntonFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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St. Anton am Arlberg climate normals — April

Daytime high11°C / 51°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)9°C / 48°F
Rainfall129 mm / 5.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall56.4 cm / 22.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in St. Anton am Arlberg in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Peak crowdsEaster, Der Weisse Rausch, Easter holidays in Austria(estimated)

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Best months for St. Anton am Arlberg's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherSt. Anton am Arlberg's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in St. Anton am Arlberg in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Holiday

    Easter

    4–6 AprCrowdedClosures

    Easter Monday is a public holiday and shops stay closed on Easter Sunday too, so it is a long weekend. Austrians and neighbouring Germans travel, filling hotels at higher rates, and many shops close on both days. Source ↗

  • Festival

    Der Weisse Rausch

    18 AprSporting eventCrowded

    The season closes with 555 people starting together off the Valluga ridge for a nine-kilometre downhill race with an uphill section in it. It runs at five in the evening. Source ↗

  • Closure

    Between-seasons shutdown

    22 Apr – 20 Jun · usually

    From the last race to midsummer the lifts stop and most of the village closes. The Arlberg pass road stays open, which is the only thing moving. Source ↗

  • Season

    Ski season

    3 Dec – 19 Apr · usually

    Early December to about the twentieth of April on one of the biggest linked areas in the Alps. The off-piste and the Valluga are the reason people come; the pistes are the smaller half.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 56 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in April →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of St. Anton am Arlberg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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St. Anton am Arlberg in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit St. Anton am Arlberg?
April in St. Anton am Arlberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for St. Anton am Arlberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in St. Anton am Arlberg in April?
In April, St. Anton am Arlberg averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 1.1°C, with about 129.2 mm of rain over roughly 16.5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St. Anton am Arlberg in April?
St. Anton am Arlberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in April.
Does it snow in St. Anton am Arlberg in April?
St. Anton am Arlberg sees roughly 56.4 cm of snowfall in April.

Within 300 km: Bolzano's Apple blossom in the valley around 1–30 Apr, and Zürich's Sechselauten on 20 Apr.