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Cham Weather in April

Cham in April

The short of it: Cham in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 79 mm · daylight 13 h 33 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

April in Cham brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 5°, with about 79 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 33 min in mid-April, 107 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Cham runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Zug, 4 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

April in Cham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 33 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZugZug4 km ESE16°5°80 mm
BaarZug5 km ENE16°5°80 mm
HorgenZurich13 km NE16°5°76 mm
Zürich (Kreis 2)Zurich18 km NNE16°5°73 mm
EmmenLucerne18 km SW16°5°87 mm
LuzernLucerne19 km SW17°5°86 mm
Zürich (Kreis 3)Zurich20 km N16°5°73 mm
ZürichZurich22 km NNE16°5°72 mm

The Almanac · Cham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 5° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Cham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°74 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦
February6°-1°75 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March12°2°76 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°79 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°9°118 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June23°13°128 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July25°15°133 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August25°14°132 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September20°11°100 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°94 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°93 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December5°0°89 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cham in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cham in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Cham?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Cham in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in December to 15 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Cham in April?

Hardly — April nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cham in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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