When is the best time to go to Zermatt
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zermatt, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Zermatt
Zermatt weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zermatt are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 131mm | 4.3hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in January in Zermatt is characteristically cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zermatt for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Zermatt and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 117mm | 5.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Zermatt is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zermatt.
February is in the winter in Zermatt and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (22°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 125mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Zermatt is characteristically cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zermatt for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Zermatt and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 135mm | 6.1hrs | 14.5hrs |
Zermatt's weather in April is typically cold and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zermatt for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Zermatt and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 150mm | 6.2hrs | 16hrs |
May is a wet month in Zermatt and the temperature is generally cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zermatt.
May is in the spring in Zermatt and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 168mm | 7hrs | 10.2hrs |
June in Zermatt is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zermatt, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Zermatt and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 151mm | 8hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Zermatt is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zermatt, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Zermatt and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 173mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Zermatt is characteristically cool and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zermatt, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Zermatt and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 140mm | 6.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
Zermatt's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zermatt, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Zermatt and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Zermatt weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 129mm | 5.8hrs | 16hrs |
October is a wet month in Zermatt and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zermatt, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Zermatt and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 143mm | 4.5hrs | 10.2hrs |
Cold and wet weather often prevails in Zermatt during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zermatt for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Zermatt and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 133mm | 4.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Zermatt is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zermatt for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Zermatt and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zermatt with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Zermatt weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 117mm 4.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -5.6°C 21.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 173mm 6.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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