January · Switzerland
Best time to visit Zermatt in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zermatt in January
Average temperature -3°C, 90 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Zermatt scores 9.5/10 for snow and ski travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around -3°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
January in Zermatt — the year's strongest window
January averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 90 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Zermatt at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in January?
- In January, Zermatt averages -3°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Zermatt?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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