August · Switzerland
Best time to visit Zermatt in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zermatt in August
Average temperature 13°C, 44 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Zermatt scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Beneath the Matterhorn, Zermatt runs as a car-free village with glacier skiing and a dense network of hiking trails.
August in Zermatt — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Zermatt — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in August?
- In August, Zermatt averages 13°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Zermatt?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zermatt in August?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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