Zermatt weather in February (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Zermatt in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Zermatt generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Zermatt in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 16 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 104 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Zermatt. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zermatt climate page with graphs.

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Zermatt in February?

Visitors traveling to Zermatt should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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