Zermatt Weather
Zermatt weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Zermatt current weather
Zermatt now (local time 10:30)
13°C
Mostly clear
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
-2° – 18°C
Rain likely on 4 of 7 days
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Zermatt 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
18°
7°
💧85%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
17°
8°
💧25%
Tue
10/6
☁️
13°
6°
💧6%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
11°
6°
💧53%
Thu
10/8
🌨️
8°
-2°
💧88%
Fri
10/9
🌨️
4°
-1°
💧53%
Sat
10/10
☁️
8°
3°
💧23%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
13°
3°
💧25%
Mon
10/12
☁️
15°
5°
💧25%
Tue
10/13
⛅
16°
7°
💧21%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
11°
7°
💧22%
Thu
10/15
🌨️
9°
-4°
💧19%
Fri
10/16
🌨️
-1°
-9°
💧20%
Sat
10/17
☀️
5°
-9°
💧18%
Best time to visit Zermatt
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zermatt are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 19°C) and the coldest is January (average low -10°C).
Zermatt climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1°C | -10°C | 63 mm | 84% | -22°C |
| Feb | -1°C | -10°C | 50 mm | 84% | -23°C |
| Mar | 2°C | -6°C | 63 mm | 87% | -22°C |
| Apr | 7°C | -1°C | 70 mm | 83% | -20°C |
| May | 12°C | 3°C | 109 mm | 78% | -19°C |
| JunBest | 17°C | 8°C | 97 mm | 75% | -16°C |
| JulBest | 19°C | 9°C | 96 mm | 75% | -15°C |
| AugBest | 18°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 75% | -15°C |
| SepBest | 15°C | 6°C | 68 mm | 78% | -18°C |
| Oct | 10°C | 2°C | 72 mm | 80% | -20°C |
| Nov | 4°C | -4°C | 91 mm | 85% | -22°C |
| Dec | -1°C | -9°C | 68 mm | 83% | -23°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Zermatt weather month by month: what to wear
Zermatt in OctoberThis month
October in Zermatt is chilly: average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Zermatt in November
November in Zermatt is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Zermatt in December
December in Zermatt is freezing: average highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; snow is possible.
Zermatt in January
January in Zermatt is freezing: average highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C, around 63 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; snow is possible.
Zermatt in February
February in Zermatt is freezing: average highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C, around 50 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Zermatt in March
March in Zermatt is freezing: average highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C, around 63 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 87% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; snow is possible.
Zermatt in April
April in Zermatt is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Zermatt in May
May in Zermatt is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C, around 109 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zermatt in JuneBest month
June in Zermatt is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C, around 97 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zermatt in JulyBest month
July in Zermatt is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, around 96 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zermatt in AugustBest month
August in Zermatt is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 99 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zermatt in SeptemberBest month
September in Zermatt is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Zermatt?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zermatt are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 19°C) and the coldest is January (average low -10°C).
›What's the weather like in Zermatt in October, and what should I wear?
October in Zermatt is chilly: average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›What's the weather like in Zermatt in November, and what should I wear?
November in Zermatt is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
›When is the rainy season in Zermatt?
Zermatt is wettest in May, with about 109 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 50 mm.
›How cold does Zermatt get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging -1°C by day and -10°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.