Zermatt Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Zermatt. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C (59°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C (19°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in July to -15°C (5°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Zermatt has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1767 mm (70 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Zermatt experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 188 mm (7.4 in) in July, the wettest month, and 93 mm (3.7 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Zermatt Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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