Yearly weather and climate in Zermatt, Switzerland

The yearly weather in Zermatt runs from around -6°C in January to 17°C in August. July is the driest month at 5 rainy days; March the wettest at 17. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 13.3 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 5.6 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Mar (231mm over 17 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Zermatt, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 033°-622°13Jan
  2. 236°-424°9Feb
  3. 337°-426°17Mar
  4. 439°-327°13Apr
  5. 847°337°14May
  6. 1457°642°8Jun
  7. 1762°847°5Jul
  8. 1763°744°7Aug
  9. 1355°541°12Sep
  10. 1050°337°13Oct
  11. 438°-425°13Nov
  12. 133°-522°12Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 5 days (20mm); Mar the wettest at 17 days (231mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Zermatt
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan0°C-6°C1357mm
Feb2°C-4°C960mm
Mar3°C-4°C17231mm
Apr4°C-3°C1395mm
May8°C3°C14177mm
Jun14°C6°C843mm
Jul17°C8°C520mm
Aug17°C7°C743mm
Sep13°C5°C1288mm
Oct10°C3°C13140mm
Nov4°C-4°C13130mm
Dec1°C-5°C12115mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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