Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in November
Zermatt cools off: highs slip to 38°F (4°C), from 50°F in October, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 11 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 60/100 in October to 39/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zermatt in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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 38°F.
Matterhorn Museum
Underground museum built as a reconstructed old village, telling the story of the 1865 first ascent and Zermatt's climbing history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
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.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Nearby in November
- Interlaken in November~47 mi · highs 50°F, 4.5 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in November~57 mi · highs 34°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in November~76 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in November~101 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 38°F (4°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zermatt in November?
Average highs are 38°F (4°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Zermatt in November?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest 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 November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Zermatt in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.