Bern in April

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Bern's best window: May–Sep.
• JuneGreatInside Bern's best window: May–Sep.
• JulyGreatInside Bern's best window: May–Sep.
• AugustGreatInside Bern's best window: May–Sep.

• BernHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Plateau cities, Switzerland · Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucernefine

  Fog (Hochnebel) can sit over the Plateau for days in November–February while the mountains are sunny — take a train up.

• Bernese and central Alps, Switzerland · Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Engelbergfine

  Skiing late December to early April ('best' in winter means snow); hiking late June to early October. Afternoon storms in July–August.

Crowds · Switzerland overall

Low

Prices · Switzerland overall

Medium

Switzerland overall: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bern, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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