Zermatt weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Zermatt: highs of -6°C (22°F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average -14°C (6°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of -5°C (23°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Zermatt?
least pleasant month Weather score 34/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Zermatt. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in January?
Some rain is normal: about 63 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Zermatt in January?
Days average -6°C (22°F) and nights -14°C (6°F).
Zermatt weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C (22°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 63 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | -5°C (23°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 50 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | -2°C (28°F) | -10°C (13°F) | 63 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 70 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| May | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 109 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| June | 13°C (55°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 97 mm | 66% | best |
| July | 15°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 96 mm | 59% | best |
| August | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 99 mm | 60% | best |
| September | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm | 60% | fair |
| October | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 72 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (31°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 91 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| December | -5°C (24°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 68 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months