Zermatt in July
Hiking season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the best months to visit Zermatt.
July is peak hiking, with the Matterhorn reflected in the mountain lakes.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–20°C
- Warm, around 20°C, with storms.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
+All trails open, mirror lakes.
–Busy and expensive.
My tip for July
Go to Stellisee early for the Matterhorn reflection.
- Hiking
- Lakes
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Zermatt, 1st for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Zermatt in July
In July Zermatt averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 59 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Zermatt, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Zermatt in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Zermatt?
- July is one of the best months to visit Zermatt. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Zermatt overall (1 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: All trails open, mirror lakes. The main downside: Busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in July?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 59 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, around 20°C, with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Zermatt crowded in July?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Zermatt in July?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). 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 (July ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.