Late winter · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in February
Zermatt sees its driest month, with just 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 30°F (-1°C) and lows of 13°F (-11°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 13°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 30°F (-1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.0 in (50 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 June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (42 → 44/100).
- 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 13°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zermatt in February
With highs near 30°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Whymper-Stube
Wood-panelled restaurant on Bahnhofstrasse known for cheese fondue and raclette, named for the Matterhorn's first climber.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
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.
Hinterdorf
The old quarter of dark larch barns and granaries raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, a few lanes behind the main street.
Nearby in February
- Interlaken in February~47 mi · highs 41°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in February~57 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in February~76 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in February~101 mi · highs 40°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is Zermatt in February?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 13°F (-11°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Zermatt in February?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 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 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 13°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in February
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning Zermatt 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.