When to go
The Best Time to Visit Zermatt
Month-by-month climate data for Zermatt, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
July–September, December–April. Summer for hiking and Matterhorn views; winter for skiing on the Klein Matterhorn glacier.
Warmest in Zermatt: Jul (18°C / 64°F) · Coolest: Jan (0°C / 32°F) · Wettest: Dec (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Zermatt climate, month by month
January
0° / -6°C
~12 rain days
Tough
February
3° / -4°C
~10 rain days
Tough
March
2° / -5°C
~12 rain days
Tough
April
5° / -2°C
~10 rain days
Tough
May
9° / 3°C
~11 rain days
Fair
June
15° / 7°C
~11 rain days
Good
July
18° / 9°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
August
18° / 8°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
14° / 5°C
~12 rain days
Good
October
10° / 2°C
~12 rain days
Fair
November
4° / -3°C
~11 rain days
Tough
December
1° / -6°C
~14 rain days
Tough
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