Zermatt, Switzerland - Weather and Climate
Even though Zermatt is located in the mountains in summer it still has a nice average temperature of around 22°C. The precipitation in this area is less than in other parts of Switzerland. During winter the temperature often drops below the freezing point and it experiences snowfall regularly.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Zermatt. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Zermatt has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1767 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Zermatt experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 188 mm in July, the wettest month, and 93 mm in February, the driest month.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Zermatt can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zermatt.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 70%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Zermatt
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Zermatt in Switzerland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 188 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 93 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
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