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Zermatt Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Tuesday at 1° · coldest night Friday at -10°

The short of it: Zermatt weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -4 °C (24 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -9 °C (15 °F). Today’s high -4 °C (24 °F), low -8 °C (18 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: strong wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:00 local time.

ZERMATT, Saturday. — Zermatt may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about -4° before sinking to -8° by night. That is 6° colder than Zermatt usually sees in November, when highs average 2°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the S, gusting to 18 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 1°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -10°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 45 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Zermatt brings highs near 2°, lows of -4° and about 130 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -10°, and November the wettest with 130 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 31 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 3,015 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky-4°-9°7 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-4°-9°7 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-4°-9°6 km/h–
4 PMClear sky-5°-9°6 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy-6°-10°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy-6°-11°7 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-7°-12°7 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy-7°-12°8 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-8°-13°8 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-8°-13°9 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-7°-12°8 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-6°-11°8 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-6°-11°7 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-6°-11°6 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-6°-11°7 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-6°-11°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-6°-10°5 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-6°-10°5 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-6°-10°4 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-5°-9°4 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-5°-9°5 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-4°-8°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-3°-7°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-3°-7°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high -4°, low -8°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:27 AM, down 4:58 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-8°-4°dry22 km/h9 h 31 min
Sunday-6°-2°dry39 km/h9 h 28 min
Monday-8°-3°❄ 3.9 cm58 km/h9 h 26 min
Tuesday-5°1°❄ 4.6 cm63 km/h9 h 23 min
Wednesday-7°-5°❄ 14.0 cm46 km/h9 h 21 min
Thursday-8°-5°❄ 6.5 cm41 km/h9 h 19 min
Friday-10°-7°❄ 1.3 cm61 km/h9 h 16 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 1°. Most snow: Wednesday, 14.0 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 63 km/h.

The Almanac · Zermatt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Zermatt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 41 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 22 min
Average wind
14 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 2°, with nights near -4°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 130 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Zermatt in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Zermatt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°76 mm14 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm14 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March0°-7°73 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April3°-4°87 mm14 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May7°0°90 mm14 km/h14 h 56 min✦
June12°4°86 mm13 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦
July14°6°78 mm13 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦
August14°7°80 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦
September10°3°76 mm13 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
October7°1°89 mm13 km/h10 h 49 min✦
November2°-4°130 mm14 km/h9 h 22 min✦
December-1°-8°85 mm14 km/h8 h 39 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Zermatt see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Zermatt

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Zermatt today?

Right now it is -4 °C (24 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -9 °C (15 °F). Today’s high is -4 °C (24 °F) and tonight’s low -8 °C (18 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Zermatt this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 45 mm (1.8 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Zermatt?

Yes: strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Zermatt?

August, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -10 °C (14 °F). The wettest month is November, with 130 mm (5.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Zermatt?

August and July. August brings highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain; July highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 78 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Zermatt?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. Nights average below freezing in Nov–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VispValais32 km NNE8°0°88 mm
SierreValais34 km NNW9°1°83 mm
SittenValais38 km NW10°1°69 mm
Crans-MontanaValais39 km NNW7°0°101 mm
NatersValais39 km NNE8°1°92 mm
VilladossolaPiedmont40 km E11°3°121 mm
ContheyValais41 km WNW10°1°68 mm
BagnesValais42 km W7°-1°100 mm

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