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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Zermatt— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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