Best Time to Visit Zermatt for Winter Activities | Weather by Month

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Winter Activities Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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-6°C – 9°C

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❄️ Planning a winter trip to Zermatt?

The best time to visit Zermatt for winter activities is February, March, January, when conditions are ideal for experiences like northern lights, dog sledding, and snow excursions. If you're planning your trip during this period, it’s a good idea to explore available tours and places to stay in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best winter activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Winter months in Zermatt offer the highest chances of seeing the northern lights and enjoying snow-based activities.

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Winter Activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zermatt

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	93Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-6°	-3°	159	16.5	72%	wet
February	98Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	-3°	121	14.6	72%	shoulder
March	97Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-4°	-1°	127	16.3	71%	shoulder
April	89Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-1°	2°	172	18.8	70%	wet
May	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	7°	203	19.7	69%	wet
June	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	10°	190	18.7	67%	wet
July	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	12°	224	18	68%	wet
August	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	12°	215	17.1	67%	wet
September	35Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	8°	178	16.3	67%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	5°	159	16.6	64%	wet
November	91Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-2°	0°	171	17.4	68%	wet
December	89Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-2°	193	16.5	63%	wet