🏔️ Note: Values from the wider area. Actual slope conditions vary by about ±5 °C depending on altitude — higher slopes are colder and more snow-reliable.
🧊 Glacier: Zermatt is Europe's only year-round ski resort thanks to the Klein Matterhorn glacier (3,883 m, the highest in the Alps). Even in midsummer some pistes are open at altitude — but the main season in the valley remains November to April.
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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1°C | -7.4°C | 116.6 mm | ❄️ 13 | 6.6 h | 7.5 km/h | – |
| Feb | 1.2°C | -5.7°C | 86.4 mm | ❄️ 12 | 7.5 h | 7.1 km/h | – |
| Mar | 3°C | -4.6°C | 96.3 mm | ❄️ 12 | 9.0 h | 6.8 km/h | – |
| Apr | 5.7°C | -1.3°C | 102.5 mm | 12 | 10.3 h | 6.5 km/h | – |
| May | 9.7°C | 3.2°C | 128.3 mm | 14 | 10.9 h | 6.5 km/h | – |
| Jun | 16.1°C | 7.7°C | 81.6 mm | 14 | 12.4 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Jul | 19.1°C | 10.3°C | 90 mm | 14 | 12.9 h | 8.3 km/h | – |
| Aug | 18.6°C | 9.7°C | 87.4 mm | 12 | 11.5 h | 7.9 km/h | – |
| Sep | 15°C | 6.6°C | 66.4 mm | 12 | 10.1 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Oct | 10.5°C | 2.8°C | 125.7 mm | 11 | 8.0 h | 7.2 km/h | – |
| Nov | 4°C | -2.4°C | 161.5 mm | 14 | 6.2 h | 6.8 km/h | – |
| Dec | 1.7°C | -4.7°C | 103.8 mm | ❄️ 12 | 6.0 h | 7 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Zermatt
Zermatt (Switzerland) has a alpine, snow-reliable climate with an annual average of around 5 °C. Daytime highs average 9 °C, while nights cool to about 1 °C. The destination sees roughly 1247 mm of rainfall per year and 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Car-free mountain village with direct views of the Matterhorn (4,478 m) — skiing up to 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn and year-round glacier skiing.
As a ski destination the prime season is clear: in January the daily mean drops to -4.2 °C — ideal for reliable snow. Values shown here reflect the wider area; in the valley it's a bit warmer, while pistes at 2,000–3,000 m altitude are correspondingly colder and more snow-secure.
Note: with roughly 27 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Zermatt
When is the best time to ski in Zermatt?
The best time to ski in Zermatt: November to April – best in January (avg. -4.2 °C, 13 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Zermatt?
The warmest month is July with an average of 14.7 °C and daytime highs around 19.1 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -4.2 °C and night-time lows around -7.4 °C.
How many rainy days does Zermatt have?
May has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is October with 11 rainy days.