Our verdict
The best time to visit Zermatt is April-July
In the height of summer, temperatures in Zermatt can reach a maximum of 16℃ (61℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -17℃ (2℉) at night.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Zermatt during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. November sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Zermatt, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Zermatt seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Zermatt as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Zermatt is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Zermatt
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Zermatt for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Zermatt climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Zermatt for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Zermatt in January
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (8℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in February
- Average temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average low temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in March
- Average temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in April
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in May
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 91%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 122mm (5") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in June
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 23 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in July
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in August
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in September
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Zermatt in October
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 106mm (4") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in November
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 137mm (5") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zermatt in December
- Average temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zermatt in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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