Zermatt: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Zermatt. Best time to visit: December, January, February, March, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Zermatt has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 9°C, lows of 1°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Zermatt is during December, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 1°C | -5°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 3°C | -3°C | 14 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 3°C | -6°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 7°C | 0°C | 5 | Good |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 10 | Good |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 19°C | 9°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 19°C | 9°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 15°C | 6°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 6°C | 0°C | 13 | Wet |
| November | 6°C | -1°C | 3 | Good |
| December | -1°C | -7°C | 18 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 1°C
Low: -5°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 7°C
Low: -1°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 9°C
Low: 2°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 1°C | -5°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 3°C | -3°C | 14 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March (best) | 3°C | -6°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April | 7°C | 0°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| June (best) | 14°C | 6°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 19°C | 9°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 19°C | 9°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 15°C | 6°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 6°C | 0°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 6°C | -1°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| December (best) | -1°C | -7°C | 18 | Excellent | View Details → |
Zermatt
Car-free mountain village in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn. Discover Gornergrat railway to Matterhorn view.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Zermatt have?
Zermatt has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 9°C (highs) and 1°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
The best time to visit Zermatt is during December, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 1°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Zermatt?
The hottest month in Zermatt is July with average highs of 19°C, while the coldest is December with average lows of -7°C.
When is the rainy season in Zermatt?
Zermatt sees the most rain in December (18 rainy days), while November is the driest month (3 rainy days).
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