AI-generatedZermatt at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,728 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,608 m
Climate in Zermatt
Zermatt has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Zermatt is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Best for skiing: November – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:4418:45
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Zermatt in October?
In October, Zermatt is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:44 – 18:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %25 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Zermatt
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Zermatt, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Zermatt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Zermatt: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Zermatt has about 15 rainy days with 172 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | −2° | −9° | 3.0 h | 10 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 0° | −7° | 3.9 h | 10 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 3° | −5° | 4.9 h | 13 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 11 | 6° | −1° | 4.9 h | 17 | 158 |
| MayMay | 33 | 11° | 4° | 5.0 h | 22 | 213 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 18° | 9° | 5.7 h | 24 | 188 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 20° | 12° | 6.0 h | 24 | 168 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 20° | 11° | 5.7 h | 22 | 167 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 16° | 7° | 5.2 h | 18 | 152 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 10° | 2° | 4.3 h | 15 | 172 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 3° | −4° | 3.0 h | 13 | 180 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −1° | −8° | 2.7 h | 11 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
46.02° N, 7.75° E · 1,608 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Zermatt
The best time to visit Zermatt is in July. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is May with 213 mm.
Zermatt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zermatt in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Zermatt in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Zermatt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Zermatt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–0 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zermatt for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,200 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Zermatt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January-2° · 3 h
In January, Zermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in January20February0° · 4 h
In February, Zermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 71 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in February18March3° · 5 h
In March, Zermatt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 103 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in March11April6° · 5 h
In April, Zermatt is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 158 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in April33May11° · 5 h
In May, Zermatt is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 213 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in May59June18° · 6 h
In June, Zermatt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in June60July20° · 6 h
In July, Zermatt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in July59August20° · 6 h
In August, Zermatt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in August56September16° · 5 h
In September, Zermatt is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 152 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in September33October10° · 4 h
In October, Zermatt is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in October12November3° · 3 h
In November, Zermatt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 180 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt in November16December-1° · 3 h
In December, Zermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 85 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zermatt.
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Zermatt vs. Chamonix
In October Chamonix has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 33). During the day Chamonix is 4 °C warmer than Zermatt.
| in October | Zermatt | Chamonix |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Zermatt ranks 5 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Lugano17°69
- 2Interlaken15°60
- 3Lucerne15°49
- 4Davos10°34
- 5ZermattThis page10°33
- 6St. Moritz8°29
Planning a trip to Zermatt
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 850 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Zermatt
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
The best time to visit Zermatt is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zermatt?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Zermatt?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is May with 213 mm. The driest month is February with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zermatt get?
Zermatt gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Zermatt in?
Zermatt uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zermatt?
A nonstop flight from London to Zermatt takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 850 km.
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