Matterhorn Weather Forecast
Matterhorn weather: 15°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Matterhorn is a tourist attraction in Switzerland. Matterhorn is a landmark known for the pyramid peak above Zermatt.
Right now it is 15°F (-9°C) in Matterhorn with partly cloudy. It feels like 6°F. Today runs from 15°F to 25°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 25°F is 8.3°F below the 33°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Matterhorn today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 44 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 15°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 6:23 AM, Aug 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 25° / 15° | 8% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 30° / 22° | 8% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 38° / 27° | 62% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌨️ Snow | 36° / 26° | 68% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 29° | 12% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 34° / 30° | 60% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 29° / 16° | 83% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | 26° / 15° | 50% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 33° / 10° | 14% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 15° | 29% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 34° / 19° | 42% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 30° / 18° | 29% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 27° / 14° | 23% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 31° / 13° | 43% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 25° / 13° | — · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ 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 tourist attraction 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 15°F (-9°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 8 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 6:23 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 (attractions) - 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 22, 2026 at 6:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
