What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in December?

In December, Chamonix averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 222 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 113 mm.

Chamonix vs Zermatt in December

Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in December — 83 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is cold, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Chamonix vs Zermatt — December climate, side by side

	🇫🇷 Chamonix	🇨🇭 Zermatt
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	0°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	3° / -5°	3° / -4°
Rainfall	222 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	14	13
Humidity	77%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	34	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Chamonix vs Zermatt in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chamonix or Zermatt?: Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in December — 83 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is cold, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in December?: In December, Chamonix averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 222 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 113 mm.