Best time to visit the Alps

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Top Alps destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in the Alps. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

When is the best time to visit Alps?

The best time to visit Alps (Zermatt) is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
1.5
Feb
1.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
2.5
May
2.5
Jun
3
Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
1.5
Oct
0.5
Nov
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
6
Apr
6
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for Alps (Zermatt) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the warmest month in the Alps?

The warmest time of year in Zermatt, Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 9°C.

Which month has the most rain in the Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Zermatt, Alps with 173mm on average. There are normally 19 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Alps?

The sunniest time of year in Zermatt, Alps is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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