Winter
Dec → Feb-1 to 1°
nights -7 to -5°
- 12 rainy days · 99 mm
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
- Jan-1°recommended
- Feb1°recommended
- Mar3°recommended
- Apr5°fair
- May9°not recommended
- Jun16°fair
- Jul19°recommended
- Aug19°recommended
- Sep14°recommended
- Oct10°fair
- Nov4°not recommended
- Dec1°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Zermatt, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | -7° | 111 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| February | 1° | -6° | 80 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| March | 3° | -5° | 117 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| April | 5° | -2° | 102 mm | 12 d | |
| May | 9° | 3° | 133 mm | 13 d | |
| June | 16° | 7° | 79 mm | 13 d | |
| July | 19° | 10° | 68 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| August | 19° | 9° | 81 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| September | 14° | 6° | 74 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 10° | 2° | 132 mm | 11 d | |
| November | 4° | -3° | 132 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 1° | -5° | 105 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Zermatt, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Zermatt village) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May3 to 9°
nights -5 to 3°
- 13 rainy days · 117 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug16 to 19°
nights 7 to 10°
- 12 rainy days · 76 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov4 to 14°
nights -3 to 6°
- 12 rainy days · 113 mm
Book early for January to March and July to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Zermatt, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h44 of daylight, in December 8h39, a difference of 7h05.
9h01Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h56May
15h44Jun
15h24Jul
14h08Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h22Nov
8h39Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Zermatt village" (46.02°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Zermatt, month by month
EventsZermatt UnpluggedAprilZermatt MarathonJulySwiss National DayAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Zermatt, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilZermatt Unplugged big crowds
Acoustic concerts in the village venues and on high-altitude terraces, while the ski season is still running.
- JulyZermatt Marathon
The race climbs from St. Niklaus to Zermatt and then up to Riffelberg in early July, with a considerable amount of ascent.
- AugustSwiss National Day
On 1 August, lantern processions, bonfires lit on the heights and speeches in the church square.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended-1°-7° at night
- 111 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended1°-6° at night
- 80 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended3°-5° at night
- 117 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair5°-2° at night
- 102 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Not recommended9°3° at night
- 133 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair16°7° at night
- 79 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended19°10° at night
- 68 mm · 12 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended19°9° at night
- 81 mm · 12 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended14°6° at night
- 74 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair10°2° at night
- 132 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended4°-3° at night
- 132 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair1°-5° at night
- 105 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: -1 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: 1 °C at the warmest of the day, -6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
March. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
April. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 9 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (133 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (68 mm). High season: book early.
August. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (81 mm). High season: book early.
September. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (132 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (132 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 1 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
January to March and July to September: over these months, recorded highs range from -1 to 19 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Zermatt village).
Which month should you avoid in Zermatt?
May: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 133 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Zermatt village).
What is the hottest month in Zermatt?
July, with 19 °C on average in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Zermatt village).
What is the coldest month in Zermatt?
January, with -1 °C at best during the day and -7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Zermatt village).
What is the driest month in Zermatt?
July: 68 mm over 12 days of rain, against 133 mm in May, the wettest month.
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