Late summer · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in August
Little changes in Zermatt from July: highs stay near 65°F (18°C), lows near 47°F (9°C), and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls.
At 83/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 47°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (99 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Zermatt's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 76/100.
- Comfort holds steady from July (84 → 83/100).
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zermatt in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Gornergrat Railway
Rack railway running since 1898 from Zermatt to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, with the Matterhorn in view for much of the climb.
Why now August scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable-car station at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn, with a glacier palace and summit viewing platform.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Nearby in August
- Interlaken in August~47 mi · highs 76°F, 6.5 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in August~57 mi · highs 61°F, 7.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in August~76 mi · highs 75°F, 6.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in August~101 mi · highs 74°F, 5.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Zermatt in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Zermatt?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Zermatt in August?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in August?
Some: about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Zermatt in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.