Zermatt weather in November (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is November a good time to explore Zermatt weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for November in Zermatt includes very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -9°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Zermatt in November usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Zermatt. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in November

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 95 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in Switzerland in November

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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