Best time to visit the Alps

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Alps. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

When is the best time to visit Alps?

The best time to visit Alps (Zermatt) is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 21°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Alps (Zermatt)21
    Jan
  • 23°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Alps (Zermatt)23
    Feb
  • 25°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Alps (Zermatt)25
    Mar
  • 30°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Alps (Zermatt)30
    Apr
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Alps (Zermatt)37
    May
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Alps (Zermatt)45
    Jun
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Alps (Zermatt)48
    Jul
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Alps (Zermatt)48
    Aug
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Alps (Zermatt)45
    Sep
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Alps (Zermatt)37
    Oct
  • 28°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Alps (Zermatt)28
    Nov
  • 25°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Alps (Zermatt)25
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in the Alps?

The hottest time of year in Zermatt, Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 48°F.

Which month has the most rain in the Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Zermatt, Alps with 6.8 inches on average. There are normally 19 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Alps?

The sunniest time of year in Zermatt, Alps is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Alps (Zermatt) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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