Late winter · Weather & things to do
Andermatt in February
Andermatt sees its driest month, with just 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 26°F (-4°C) and lows of 10°F (-12°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 42/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 10°F (-12°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 26°F (-4°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.6 in (66 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (41 → 42/100).
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 10°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Andermatt in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Oberalp Pass
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
Urseren cross-country trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails run along the flat floor of the Urseren valley from Andermatt toward Hospental and Realp.
Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Nearby in February
- Lucerne in February~33 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in February~34 mi · highs 41°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in February~53 mi · highs 40°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in February~57 mi · highs 30°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 71. Expect highs of 26°F (-4°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is Andermatt in February?
Average highs are 26°F (-4°C) and average lows 10°F (-12°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Andermatt in February?
Some: about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 10°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning Andermatt in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.