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Prilly Weather in April

Prilly in April

The short of it: Prilly in April averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 78 mm · daylight 13 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Prilly an average April high of 16°, a low of 6° and some 78 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 31 min in mid-April, 105 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Prilly runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Renens, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Prilly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RenensVaud1 km WNW16°6°78 mm
LausanneVaud3 km SE15°6°79 mm
EcublensVaud3 km WSW16°6°76 mm
PullyVaud5 km SE15°6°79 mm
MorgesVaud9 km WSW16°6°75 mm
VeveyVaud20 km ESE15°5°83 mm
Thonon-les-BainsAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes21 km SSW15°6°72 mm
La Tour-de-PeilzVaud22 km ESE16°7°88 mm

The Almanac · Prilly Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 4° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Prilly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°82 mm7 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February7°0°72 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March12°3°74 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April16°6°78 mm8 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
May20°10°102 mm8 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
June24°14°108 mm7 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July26°15°110 mm6 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August26°15°100 mm6 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September21°12°108 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October15°8°98 mm6 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November9°3°95 mm6 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December6°1°96 mm7 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Prilly in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Prilly in April?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Prilly?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Prilly in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 35 min in December to 15 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Prilly in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Prilly in April?

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

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