Saanen weather in April (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the April weather in Saanen? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Saanen generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Saanen in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Saanen. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saanen climate page with graphs.

 

Saanen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in April

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saanen in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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