What’s the climate like in Zermatt?
The current climate of Zermatt features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zermatt in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in February 2018.
On average, Zermatt gets 733 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 261 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Zermatt?
The best time to visit Zermatt for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Zermatt.
Climate Table of Zermatt
The climate table of Zermatt shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 93 | 41 | 67 | 39 | 75 | 63 | 67 | 72 | 32 | 60 | 55 | 69 |
| Snow (cm) | 45 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,2 | 2,0 | 18 | 54 | 45 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 733 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Snowfall: 261 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in September, 39 mm in April and 41 mm in February
- Wettest months: 93 mm in January, 75 mm in May and 72 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Zermatt
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zermatt, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zermatt
This graph shows how much precipitation Zermatt, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Zermatt
This graph shows how much snow Zermatt, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zermatt
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zermatt, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zermatt
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zermatt, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zermatt
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zermatt, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Zermatt
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Zermatt, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Zermatt by Month
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