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 high0°C / 32°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-5°C / 22°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall132 mm / 5.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine5 h/day
Daylight8.7 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall105.5 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.

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