When to go · St. Moritz
St. Moritz in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). 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:
- JulyGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- DecemberGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- St. MoritzHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 8 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 St. Moritz, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Apr: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
January: Inside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
St. Moritz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings