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Zermatt
Visit in July — score 63/100 · avg high 65°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 25° | 31° | 19° | 14 | 110 | 8.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 30 | 29° | 35° | 22° | 13 | 77 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 29 | 30° | 36° | 23° | 14 | 109 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 35 | 36° | 41° | 29° | 13 | 119 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 41 | 43° | 48° | 37° | 14 | 122 | 14.8h | High | Average |
| June | 56 | 53° | 60° | 45° | 14 | 62 | 15.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 63 | 58° | 65° | 49° | 13 | 55 | 15.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 59 | 57° | 65° | 48° | 13 | 59 | 14.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 43 | 50° | 57° | 42° | 14 | 67 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 36 | 43° | 50° | 36° | 12 | 125 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 23 | 32° | 37° | 26° | 14 | 131 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 19 | 28° | 33° | 22° | 14 | 108 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Zermatt (March, April, May) brings average highs of 42°F and lows of 29°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Summer
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Zermatt (June, July, August) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 47°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Fall
- Score
- 34/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Zermatt (September, October, November) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 35°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 34/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 43/100.
Winter
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 33°F
- Low
- 21°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Zermatt (December, January, February) brings average highs of 33°F and lows of 21°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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