When is the best time to go to Zermatt?

When is the best time to go to Zermatt? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Zermatt are July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August


Annual weather in Zermatt

Infographic of the best times to visit Zermatt
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Weather details in Zermatt month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Zermatt for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Zermatt

Zermatt enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Zermatt is 41°F (ranging from 27°F in january to 59°F in july). Annual rainfall is 101.9in, with a minimum of 4.3in in december and a maximum of 13.4in in may.
  • Between the months of january and may the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 43°F°C and it rains in may about 13.4in.
  • Between june and august the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 74°F and, in august, 17 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 29°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Zermatt

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Zermatt: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Zermatt

Find out when Zermatt has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Zermatt

  • Very low season in Zermatt
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: November.
  • Low season in Zermatt
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Zermatt
    The largest number of tourists visiting Zermatt is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Zermatt month by month



Best time for low prices in Zermatt

Average prices of hotels in Zermatt month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Zermatt. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Zermatt

On average, it costs $ 68 per day to hire a car in Zermatt. This price varies by $ 35 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 52 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 87.

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