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St. Moritz in April
St. Moritz warms up: highs climb to 42°F (6°C), from 33°F in March, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 42°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
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 35°F.
- Comfort holds steady from March (43 → 43/100).
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.2 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in St. Moritz in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Cresta Run
Natural-ice skeleton run first built in 1885, raced head-first from St. Moritz down toward Celerina.
Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
The world's only natural-ice bobsleigh track, rebuilt by hand each winter; guests can ride as passengers behind a pilot.
Lake St. Moritz
The lake freezes thick enough to host the Snow Polo World Cup in January and the White Turf horse races in February.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Muottas Muragl
A funicular climbs to 2,456 m for a long view down the Upper Engadine and its chain of lakes.
Nearby in April
- Andermatt in April~60 mi · highs 40°F, 4.4 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bolzano in April~72 mi · highs 64°F, 2.6 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in April~82 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in April~84 mi · highs 55°F, 3.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain or snow. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is St. Moritz in April?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in St. Moritz in April?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 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 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.2 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on St. Moritz
Planning St. Moritz in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.