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Best Time to Visit Andermatt

July & August are the best time to visit Andermatt on the climate data: July scores 71/100, with highs around 62°F (17°C) and 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are April and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

Andermatt, Switzerland
Best months
Jul & Aug
Shoulder
Jun and Sep
Toughest
Apr and Nov & Dec
Warmest
Jul · 62°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 9°F
Wettest
Aug · 7.1 in
Driest
Feb · 2.6 in

Andermatt weather by month

Highs run from 24°F to 62°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm) of rain and snow.

-4°5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°24°Jan26°Feb31°Mar40°Apr50°May59°Jun62°Jul61°Aug54°Sep45°Oct34°Nov26°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Andermatt, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high24°F-4°C26°F-4°C31°F0°C40°F4°C50°F10°C59°F15°C62°F17°C61°F16°C54°F12°C45°F7°C34°F1°C26°F-3°C
Avg low9°F-13°C10°F-12°C17°F-8°C26°F-3°C34°F1°C43°F6°C46°F8°C45°F7°C38°F3°C31°F0°C22°F-5°C12°F-11°C
Rain/snow2.9 in74 mm2.6 in66 mm3.4 in87 mm4.4 in111 mm6.4 in162 mm6.4 in163 mm6.1 in156 mm7.1 in181 mm4.7 in120 mm4.8 in122 mm5.2 in133 mm3.5 in89 mm
Humidity90%90%90%86%82%78%78%80%82%86%90%88%
Cloud74%74%73%74%77%71%64%64%65%68%73%74%
Comfort414240374663716762463540

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1,845 m (6,053 ft), close to Andermatt's own ~1,881 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Andermatt season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 24–26°F (-4–-3°C), and nights reach 9°F (-13°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.0 in (229 mm) of rain or snow, 16% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December; the season averages 41/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 31°F highs in March to 50°F by May. About 14.2 in (360 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (April), averaging 41/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 59–62°F (15–17°C). It's the wettest season, with about 19.7 in (500 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 43°F (6°C). July & August are among the best-scoring months (season average 67/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 54°F highs in September to 34°F by November. About 14.8 in (375 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (November), averaging 48/100.

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Andermatt weather questions

When is the best time to visit Andermatt?

July & August are the best time to visit Andermatt on the climate data: July scores 71/100, with highs around 62°F (17°C) and 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are April and November & December, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Andermatt?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.1 in (181 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.6 in (66 mm). The yearly total is around 57.6 in (1464 mm).

What is the coldest month in Andermatt?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C) and highs of 24°F (-4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 62°F (17°C).

Is Andermatt humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 79%, and highs peak around 62°F (17°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Andermatt?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in October – April, bottoming out around 9°F (-13°C) in January.

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