When to go · Saint Gallen

Saint Gallen in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). 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

Saint GallenHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 12 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 Saint Gallen, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12 (better)
May: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

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

May: Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.

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

What to pack

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

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