When to go · Pontresina

Pontresina in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

PontresinaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall: Low
Prices · Switzerland overall: Medium

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

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

January: Inside Pontresina's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking).

Pontresina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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