Zermatt in August
High summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the best months to visit Zermatt.
August is peak summer, with glacier skiing still open up high.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–20°C
- Warm, around 20°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
+Best hiking weather.
–Crowded trails.
My tip for August
Avoid afternoon storms by hiking early.
- Hiking
- Glacier skiing
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Zermatt, 1st for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Zermatt in August
In August Zermatt averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 68 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Zermatt, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Zermatt in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Zermatt?
- August is one of the best months to visit Zermatt. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Zermatt overall (1 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Best hiking weather. The main downside: Crowded trails.
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in August?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 68 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Warm, around 20°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Zermatt crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Zermatt in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). High rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.