Matterhorn Weather Forecast
Matterhorn weather: 23°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Matterhorn is a mountain in Switzerland. Matterhorn is a mountain known as the pyramid above Zermatt. It sits at 14.692 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 23°F (-5°C) in Matterhorn with mainly clear. It feels like 15°F. Today runs from 22°F to 29°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Matterhorn is June, July and August. The climate is polar. March, April and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 33°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -10°F.
The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 57 mi away. Nearby highlights include Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc and Jungfrau.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 29°F is 4°F below the 33°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Matterhorn today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Matterhorn
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Weather in Matterhorn right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:51 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Matterhorn
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 29° / 22° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 30° / 24° | 50% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌨️ Snow | 37° / 26° | 89% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 29° | 13% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 35° / 31° | 62% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 27° | 61% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | 30° / 22° | 54% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 28° / 6° | 9% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 36° / 17° | 37% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 35° / 13° | 47% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 31° / 14° | 34% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 29° / 6° | 29% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 10° | 21% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 19° | 14% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 28° / 13° | — · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Matterhorn month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -10° | 3,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 6° | -8° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 6° | -9° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 13° | -2° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 17° | 4° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 29° | 12° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 31° | 15° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 33° | 15° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 25° | 10° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 19° | 5° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 9° | -7° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 5° | -8° | 4,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Matterhorn
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Air quality and pollen in Matterhorn
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Matterhorn
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Matterhorn?
Matterhorn is a mountain in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 45.9763, 7.6586. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Matterhorn right now?
It is currently 23°F (-5°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Matterhorn?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Matterhorn, which has a polar climate. March, April and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Matterhorn in?
Matterhorn observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:51 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Matterhorn?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 57 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 111 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 229 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Matterhorn?
Popular options include Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch and Eiger.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
