Best time to visit Zermatt
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Zermatt
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Timeless Sion: Castles, Cathedrals & Old Town Charm - 2
Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min) - 3
FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View - 4
Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt - 5
HALF DAY 3-Hour Private Ski Lessons in Zermatt, Switzerland - 6
Timeless Zermatt: Alpine Traditions, Legends & Scenic Beauty
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesGstaad84% · Akureyri56% · Tromso53%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Zermatt (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Zermatt's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6–0 | -4 | 12 | 182 | 15.2 | 61% | 8 | 156 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | -4–3 | -1 | 10 | 154 | 15.4 | 62% | 7 | 167 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | -5–3 | -1 | 12 | 189 | 15.8 | 67% | 7 | 201 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | -2–5 | 2 | 10 | 161 | 16.1 | 68% | 7 | 230 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 3–9 | 7 | 11 | 174 | 15.8 | 77% | 6 | 246 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jun | 7–15 | 14 | 11 | 141 | 12.8 | 75% | 8 | 272 | 7 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jul | 9–18 | 18 | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 65% | 9 | 310 | 7 | Quiet | 3 |
| Aug | 8–18 | 17 | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 65% | 9 | 280 | 7 | Moderate | 3 |
| Sep | 5–14 | 13 | 12 | 148 | 12.3 | 73% | 8 | 220 | 5 | Moderate | 4 |
| Oct | 2–10 | 8 | 12 | 164 | 13.7 | 74% | 7 | 170 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | -3–4 | 1 | 11 | 154 | 14.0 | 67% | 7 | 153 | 2 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | -6–1 | -3 | 14 | 201 | 14.4 | 68% | 8 | 130 | 1 | Peak | 7 |
UV Index in Zermatt by Month
UV index in Zermatt peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
February
8/10-4–3°C (feels -1°C) · 10 rain days (154h) · 167 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
8/10-3–4°C (feels 1°C) · 11 rain days (154h) · 153 sun hours · 67% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
April
8/10-2–5°C (feels 2°C) · 10 rain days (161h) · 230 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
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January
7/10-6–0°C (feels -4°C) · 12 rain days (182h) · 156 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
7/10-5–3°C (feels -1°C) · 12 rain days (189h) · 201 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
6/103–9°C (feels 7°C) · 11 rain days (174h) · 246 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
4/107–15°C · 11 rain days (141h) · 272 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
3/109–18°C · 8 rain days (104h) · 310 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
3/108–18°C · 9 rain days (103h) · 280 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
4/105–14°C (feels 13°C) · 12 rain days (148h) · 220 sun hours · 73% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
7/102–10°C (feels 8°C) · 12 rain days (164h) · 170 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
December
7/10-6–1°C (feels -3°C) · 14 rain days (201h) · 130 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Zermatt
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
February is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -4–3°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, November, April.
What is the worst time to visit Zermatt?
July is the lowest-scoring month (3/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 9–18°C (8 rainy days).
Is Zermatt too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Zermatt?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Zermatt have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 8/10, crowd index 2) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 1) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Zermatt by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Zermatt in July?
July is the peak UV month in Zermatt, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Zermatt on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.