Zermatt in September
Golden September
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Zermatt.
September is clear and calmer, with the Zermatt Music Festival.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–15°C
- Mild, around 15°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Clear days and fewer hikers.
–Cool mornings.
My tip for September
The mornings are clearest for Matterhorn views.
- Hiking
- Music
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Zermatt, 3rd for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
See all twelve months for ZermattAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in Zermatt in September
In September Zermatt averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 51 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Zermatt, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Zermatt in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Zermatt?
- September is the best month to visit Zermatt. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Zermatt overall (3 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Clear days and fewer hikers. The main downside: Cool mornings.
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in September?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 51 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild, around 15°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Zermatt crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Zermatt in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Moderate 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 (this month). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.