Zermatt in November
Quiet season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is one of the weakest months in Zermatt.
November is between seasons. The ski season usually opens late in the month.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- -3–5°C
- Cold, around 5°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Lower rates.
+Very quiet village.
–Many hotels closed until the ski season.
My tip for November
Check lift opening dates.
- Quiet stays
- Early skiing
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Zermatt, 11th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Zermatt in November
- Off-season closures
- Many hotels and some lifts close.
May & November
Not set on November?
Months I'd choose over November
Also good in November
Weather
Weather in Zermatt in November
In November Zermatt averages a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of -3°C (27°F), with about 65 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Average low
- -3°C
- 27°F
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Zermatt, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Zermatt in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Zermatt?
- November is one of the weakest months in Zermatt. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Zermatt overall (11 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Very quiet village. The main downside: Many hotels closed until the ski season.
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in November?
- Average highs are around 5°C and lows around -3°C. Expect about 65 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Cold, around 5°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Zermatt crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Zermatt in November?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Lower 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 (November ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Still going to Zermatt in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — many hotels closed until the ski season.
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