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

In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.

Chamonix vs Zermatt in January

Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in January — 88 vs 90 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Chamonix vs Zermatt — January climate, side by side

	🇫🇷 Chamonix	🇨🇭 Zermatt
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	-1°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	198 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	14	13
Humidity	77%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

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Chamonix vs Zermatt in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chamonix or Zermatt?: Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in January — 88 vs 90 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in January?: In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.