Zermatt weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Zermatt December weather at a glance

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In December, Zermatt averages -3.4°C, with typical highs of -0.4°C and lows of -6.3°C. The historical average is 12 wet days and 72% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is 2.5°C cooler than Seoul, with 7 more wet days.

Zermatt December temperature & humidity

Average-3.4°CHigh -0.4° / low -6.3°

Humidity72%

Wet days12 days37% of days

Day–night range5.9°

Zermatt December rain & wet days

Wet days12 daysHistorical monthly average

Share of wet days37%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Zermatt in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high -0.4°C
Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -6.3°C
FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.

Useful extras

Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfCompact umbrella

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Packing essentials

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코멧 여행용 압축 파우치 4종 세트 Travel plug adapter
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Zermatt December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (Europe/Zurich)

Sunrise on the 15th08:04

Sunset on the 15th16:44

Daylight duration8h 40m

Start, middle and end of the month
Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
2026-12-01	07:50	16:45	8h 55m
2026-12-15	08:04	16:44	8h 40m
2026-12-31	08:11	16:53	8h 42m

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Best months to visit Zermatt

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December weather by year

December 2024-4.4°11 wet days, 68% humidity

December 2025-2.5°12 wet days, 76% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

1-2°-9°1.9mm

2-3°-9°

3-1°-7°1mm

40°-3°2.1mm

5-1°-9°1.2mm

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74°-4°10mm

83°-3°

93°-2°

103°-3°

112°-4°

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130°-6°

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15-3°-7°

16-1°-3°15mm

172°-2°3.9mm

18-1°-6°

192°-6°

201°-5°

213°-2°4mm

222°-3°

233°-2°3.5mm

240°-7°6.3mm

25-1°-3°18mm

260°-4°3mm

270°-7°

283°-5°

291°-7°

30-3°-9°

31-4°-10°

Frequently asked questions

What is Zermatt weather like in December?

In December, Zermatt averages -3.4°C, with typical highs of -0.4°C and lows of -6.3°C. The historical average is 12 wet days and 72% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in December?

There are about 12 wet days in December. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Zermatt in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Zermatt?

Recent weather data rates June, July, August among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Zermatt weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Zermatt in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 08:04 and sunset is 16:44 in local time (Europe/Zurich). Times vary by date and terrain.

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Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations