Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in April
Zermatt warms up: highs climb to 44°F (7°C), from 35°F in March, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (7°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (70 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 38°F.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 50/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zermatt in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable-car station at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn, with a glacier palace and summit viewing platform.
Hinterdorf
The old quarter of dark larch barns and granaries raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, a few lanes behind the main street.
Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Nearby in April
- Interlaken in April~47 mi · highs 56°F, 4.1 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in April~57 mi · highs 40°F, 4.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in April~76 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in April~101 mi · highs 59°F, 3.6 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 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.
Zermatt in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zermatt in April?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Zermatt in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.