When to go · Thun
Thun in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains). 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:
- MayGreatInside Thun's best window: May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains.
- JuneGreatInside Thun's best window: May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains.
- JulyGreatInside Thun's best window: May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains.
- AugustGreatInside Thun's best window: May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains.
Weather in April
- ThunHighs 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
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 Thun, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
Jan: 10 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.
January: Inside Thun's best window: May–Sep for the lake and swimming; Dec–Mar for snow on the mountains.
Thun: 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