Zürich weather in April

April in Zürich: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Zürich · #344 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zürich climate normals — April

Daytime high14°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall93 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point3°C / 38°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall11.7 cm / 4.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

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

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Zürich in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Zürich?
April in Zürich: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Zürich in April?
In April, Zürich averages a daily high of 13.5°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 92.6 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zürich in April?
Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in April.
Does it snow in Zürich in April?
Zürich sees roughly 11.7 cm of snowfall in April.

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