The region: Matter Valley (Zermatt)
Matter Valley (Zermatt) (Valais): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1400 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 13 municipalities, 4 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 2 passes or summits within 15 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Matter Valley (Zermatt): 1991–2020 normals
In Matter Valley (Zermatt) (1400 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.5 °C. The warmest month is July (15.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.5 °C). About 590 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (70 mm) with a minimum in February (28 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 162 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.9 °C and the absolute minimum −12.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.5 °C | 9.4 °C | −12.0 °C | 39 | 97 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.2 °C | 11.0 °C | −12.2 °C | 28 | 112 | 27 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.9 °C | 14.0 °C | −9.6 °C | 32 | 155 | 25 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.3 °C | 17.3 °C | −5.5 °C | 39 | 151 | 15 | 0 |
| May | 9.5 °C | 21.9 °C | −0.9 °C | 70 | 160 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.3 °C | 26.0 °C | 2.7 °C | 62 | 176 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 15.2 °C | 26.9 °C | 5.5 °C | 54 | 191 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug | 15.0 °C | 26.9 °C | 4.7 °C | 62 | 181 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 11.3 °C | 23.0 °C | 1.6 °C | 46 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.6 °C | 19.6 °C | −2.5 °C | 54 | 137 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.5 °C | 15.1 °C | −8.1 °C | 58 | 91 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.5 °C | 9.9 °C | −11.0 °C | 45 | 85 | 29 | 0 |
| Year | 6.5 °C | 26.9 °C | −12.2 °C | 590 | 1696 | 162 | 11 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Zermatt (8 km, 1638 m), Grächen (11 km, 1605 m), Gornergrat (13 km, 3129 m), adjusted to the elevation of Matter Valley (Zermatt) (1400 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Randa 1 km · 1512 m
- Täsch 6 km · 2283 m
- St. Niklaus 7 km · 1691 m
- Saas-Fee 9 km · 1805 m
- Saas-Balen 11 km · 1496 m
- Oberems 12 km · 2175 m
- Grächen 12 km · 1700 m
- Zermatt 12 km · 1613 m
- Eisten 13 km · 1970 m
- Embd 13 km · 2306 m
- Törbel 14 km · 1821 m
- Ergisch 14 km · 2197 m
- Staldenried 15 km · 1970 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Mittelallalin 3500 m
- Gornergrat 3089 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Matter Valley (Zermatt)
What is the weather like in Matter Valley (Zermatt) today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1400 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Matter Valley (Zermatt)?
At the centre of the region (1400 m) the mean annual temperature is 6.5 °C with 590 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (15.2 °C) and the coldest January (−1.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Matter Valley (Zermatt)?
The warmest month in Matter Valley (Zermatt) is July, averaging 15.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Matter Valley (Zermatt) per year?
Matter Valley (Zermatt) receives about 590 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (70 mm), the driest February (28 mm).
When is the best time to visit Matter Valley (Zermatt)?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.2 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.