Bern in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +14°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 103 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Bern
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Bern in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bern for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +21°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +15°C.
Is Bern warm or cold in April?
Bern is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +4°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Bern:
Climate in Bern in April
Bern weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+14°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-5°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+24°C
+27°C
+31°C
Rainfall
89 mm
103 mm
155 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
74%
72%
74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
7
6
5
Rainy days
12
15
19
Snowy days
6
3
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +14°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 103 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 5 in April.
Wind speed in Bern in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bern is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 67%, leading to total precipitation of around 146 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bern wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 0%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Bern?
This is the weather in Bern in April 2023:
1 April
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+12°C
2 April
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+12°C
3 April
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+6°C
4 April
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+7°C
5 April
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+10°C
6 April
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+12°C
7 April
🌧️
+8°C
8 April
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+12°C
9 April
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+14°C
10 April
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+16°C
11 April
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+12°C
12 April
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+14°C
13 April
🌧️
+8°C
14 April
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+12°C
15 April
🌧️
+7°C
16 April
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+8°C
17 April
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+13°C
18 April
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+15°C
19 April
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+14°C
20 April
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+6°C
21 April
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+11°C
22 April
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+17°C
23 April
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+19°C
24 April
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+13°C
25 April
🌧️
+11°C
26 April
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+15°C
27 April
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+19°C
28 April
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+20°C
29 April
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+21°C
30 April
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+15°C
In April 2023 Bern had 7 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bern climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bern in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 973 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1659 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern in April:
Is April a good time to visit Bern?
It’s always a good time to visit Bern, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bern in April?
April has mild temperatures in Bern. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bern rainy in April?
Bern is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bern in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bern in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Switzerland
Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bern, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.