Zermatt Weather in January
Switzerland · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
January in Zermatt is cold, with average daytime highs around 1°C (33°F) and nighttime lows near -7°C (19°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
Avg high
1°C
33°F
Avg low
-7°C
19°F
Rainfall
42mm
dry
Rainy days
6
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 94 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- warm coat
- sweaters and layers
- scarf
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Zermatt in January?
- January in Zermatt is cold, with average daytime highs around 1°C (33°F) and nighttime lows near -7°C (19°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
- Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in January?
- Zermatt sees around 42mm of precipitation in January on average — dry by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Zermatt?
- January is a workable month to visit Zermatt, but expect some weather trade-offs.