Zermatt weather in January
January in Zermatt: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Zermatt · #173 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zermatt climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 29°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 64 cm / 25.2 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Zermatt?
- January in Zermatt: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Zermatt on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in January?
- In January, Zermatt averages a daily high of -1.4°C and a low of -8.1°C, with about 66.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zermatt in January?
- Zermatt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Zermatt in January?
- Zermatt sees roughly 64 cm of snowfall in January.