Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Andermatt in April
Andermatt warms up: highs climb to 40°F (4°C), from 31°F in March, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 37/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 40°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.4 in (111 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Highs only reach about 40°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 4.4 in (111 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort slips from 40/100 in March to 37/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Andermatt in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Oberalp Pass
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
Urseren cross-country trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails run along the flat floor of the Urseren valley from Andermatt toward Hospental and Realp.
Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Gemsstock
Cable cars climb from the village to 2,961 m, serving steep north-facing runs and a viewing platform over the Alps.
Nearby in April
- Lucerne in April~33 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in April~34 mi · highs 56°F, 4.1 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in April~53 mi · highs 59°F, 3.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zermatt in April~57 mi · highs 44°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 37/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 40°F (4°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain or snow. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Andermatt in April?
Average highs are 40°F (4°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Andermatt in April?
Some: about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Andermatt in April?
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