Early April 1 April
62°F
Typical afternoon high
19% historical wet-day frequency
Switzerland · Mountains
Ticino
in April.
Is April a good time?
Mild days.
About twice March's overnight stays.
April averages 65°F afternoons, with about 7 rain days. Later April is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 65°F
- Rain days
- 7
- Visitor demand
- 51%of July peak
Historical Ticino regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Lugano and Locarno; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
6.1/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#7 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather7.5/10Very good
CrowdsModerate seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, one of Europe's busiest this month
CostExpensivefor Europe; Switzerland-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your April
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 65°F (18°C): light layers; nights around 44°F (7°C): a warm coat. About 14 hours of daylight. About 7 rain days in a typical April.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 14 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:40 and sets about 20:10 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 44°F (7°C); afternoons reach about 65°F (18°C). Expect rain on about 7 days in a typical April.
Typical afternoon
65°F (18°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Aprils
Night low
44°F (7°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
13h 30m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late April?
Late April is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 62°F on the 1st, versus 67°F on the 30th. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 19% to 40% between those dates.
Mid April 15 April
65°F
Typical afternoon high
21% historical wet-day frequency
Late April 30 April
67°F
Typical afternoon high
40% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesApril 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
April 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162° | 262° | 363° | 463° | |||
| 564° | 664° | 764° | 864° | 964° | 1064° | 1165° |
| 1265° | 1365° | 1465° | 1565° | 1665° | 1766° | 1866° |
| 1966° | 2066° | 2166° | 2265° | 2366° | 2466° | 2566° |
| 2666° | 2766° | 2866° | 2966° | 3067° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for April 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons warm from about 63°F (17°C) in the first week to 66°F (19°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 19–40%.
Elsewhere in April 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 47%, Netherlands 23%, Belgium 29%, Greece 23%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Moderate season. April averages 51% of July's overnight stays per day. About twice March's overnight stays.
Overnight stays across Ticino do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, one of Europe's busiest this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little above usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Switzerland as a whole
Well above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 171 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Year-to-year variation
How much does April vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 60°F (15°C) and 70°F (21°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 65°F (18°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 15; half the years had 6–10.
Rain days in each April
Rain days
7
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
7 of 30
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no April in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
20 of 30
rated very good or better
See every recorded AprilHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 70°F | 3 |
| 2012 | 60°F | 15 |
| 2013 | 63°F | 13 |
| 2014 | 65°F | 7 |
| 2015 | 65°F | 8 |
| 2016 | 64°F | 10 |
| 2017 | 66°F | 6 |
| 2018 | 67°F | 10 |
| 2019 | 63°F | 10 |
| 2020 | 69°F | 6 |
| 2021 | 61°F | 6 |
| 2022 | 65°F | 4 |
| 2023 | 63°F | 5 |
| 2024 | 64°F | 7 |
| 2025 | 67°F | 8 |
Checked against 8 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
March, April
or May?
| Typical conditions | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 57°F | 65°F | 71°F |
| Rain days | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Overnight demand | 24% | 51% | 56% |
March: Cooler afternoons than April. Less overnight demand. March guide →
May: Warmer afternoons and more rain days than April. More overnight demand. May guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with April Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. April stays as your reference.
September has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than April, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
April or March?
Overnight stays are 24% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest a little below usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the March guide →| Typical conditions | April | March |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 65°F | 57°F |
| Nights | 44°F | 37°F |
| Rain days | 7 | 6 |
| Visitor season | Moderate season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Month rank | #7 | #3 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 | #11 | 46°F | 31°F | 4 | 5.5 | Low season |
| February | 6.4 | #4 | 50°F | 33°F | 4 | 5.8 | Low season |
| March | 6.4 | #3 | 57°F | 37°F | 6 | 6.6 | Low season |
| April | 6.1 | #7 | 65°F | 44°F | 7 | 7.5 | Moderate season |
| May | 6.4 | #2 | 71°F | 51°F | 9 | 8.1 | Moderate season |
| June | 6.2 | #6 | 79°F | 59°F | 8 | 8.2 | Busy season |
| July | 5.4 | #12 | 83°F | 62°F | 8 | 8.0 | Peak season |
| August | 5.6 | #10 | 82°F | 61°F | 8 | 8.0 | Peak season |
| September | 6.5 | #1 | 74°F | 55°F | 7 | 8.9 | Busy season |
| October | 6.0 | #9 | 64°F | 48°F | 9 | 7.3 | Moderate season |
| November | 6.1 | #8 | 53°F | 39°F | 7 | 5.5 | Low season |
| December | 6.3 | #5 | 47°F | 33°F | 5 | 5.7 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in April
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Lucerne & central Switzerlandabout 50 miles
Balanced Overall 6.0 · Good weather, 60°F (16°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
Eastern Switzerland & GraubündenSwitzerland · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 6.4 · Good weather, 59°F (15°C) · Low season · Cost expensive
Milan, Lake Como & LombardyItaly · about 70 miles
Balanced Overall 7.4 · Very good weather, 67°F (19°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Venice & the VenetoItaly · about 150 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Good weather, 67°F (19°C) · Low season · Cost pricey
Lyon & the French AlpsRhône-Alpes · France · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 7.5 · Very good weather, 64°F (18°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Better April weather than Ticino
Ticino's weather ranks 6 of 28 mountain regions this month. These mountain regions outside Switzerland have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Ticino.
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's moderate season, 51% of the busiest month and 8% above its average month. That means about 13,000 overnight visitors on a typical April night across the region, 76% of them from Switzerland itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 2,400 more: 18 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 72 |
| How our weather was checked | 8 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 1°F (0.3°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 36 |
| Busiest month here | July · 71 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 3.5% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 92nd percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 76% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 18 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 4.1% |
| National hotel-price season | Switzerland historical 2024–2025 index: About usual (−1% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 359,000 |
| Statistical region | CH07 · Ticino |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.