Zermatt weather in December
December in Zermatt: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Zermatt · #259 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zermatt climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 105.5 cm / 41.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zermatt in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Zermatt?
- December in Zermatt: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Zermatt on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in December?
- In December, Zermatt averages a daily high of 0.2°C and a low of -5.5°C, with about 132.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zermatt in December?
- Zermatt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Zermatt in December?
- Zermatt sees roughly 105.5 cm of snowfall in December.