When is the best time to go to Zermatt

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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.

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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

Zermatt January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 131mm 4.3hrs 10.2hrs

January is a wet month in Zermatt and the temperature is generally cold.

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.

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.

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February

Zermatt February weather averages
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 fairly 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.

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March

Zermatt March weather averages
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 pretty 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.

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April

Zermatt April weather averages
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 relatively bad 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.

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May

Zermatt May weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

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June

Zermatt June weather averages
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 surprisingly 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.

Zermatt weather in June »

July

Zermatt July weather averages
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 surprisingly 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.

Zermatt weather in July »

August

Zermatt August weather averages
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 particularly 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.

Zermatt weather in August »

September

Zermatt September weather averages
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 particularly 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

Zermatt October weather averages
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 particularly 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.

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November

Zermatt November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 143mm 4.5hrs 10.2hrs

November 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 not a good 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.

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December

Zermatt December weather averages
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 not a good 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.

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Zermatt weather statistics
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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