What to expect in January
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Zermatt. Compared to December: −4°F daytime.
What it's like in January
Is January the right month?
The best month in Zermatt is August (7.4/10), 6.7 pts higher than January.
Our verdict
Zermatt, premium Swiss ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn (14,700 ft, the most recognised Alpine summit): 5800 inhabitants, car-free village (electric taxis, horse-drawn carriages), accessible only by train from Täsch. July is my favorite month (8.0/10): 48-66°F, 36% rain, alpine hiking in high summer.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Zermatt
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Switzerland
🌡️ Climate
🏔️ Mountain stay
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Where is Zermatt ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Switzerland