Grindelwald or Zermatt in February?
On climate data, Zermatt comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
GrindelwaldPhoto: Paradise Chronicle · CC BY-SA 4.0
ZermattPhoto: flamouroux · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Grindelwald | Zermatt |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -3 °C | -4 °C |
| Average daily low | -11 °C | -14 °C |
| Rainy days | 12 rainy days (est.) | 10 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 86 % | 83 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Zermatt is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Grindelwald or Zermatt in February: the short answer
In February, Zermatt comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Grindelwald 31/100 vs Zermatt 38/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Grindelwald averages a climate score of 33/100, Zermatt 36/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -3 °C in Grindelwald and -4 °C in Zermatt — warmer in Grindelwald. Average daily lows are around -11 °C versus -14 °C.
On rain, Grindelwald sees about 12 rainy days in February and Zermatt about 10 — drier in Zermatt. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Grindelwald records roughly 196 rainy days and Zermatt about 167 — the drier of the two overall is Zermatt. At their sunniest, Grindelwald reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (July) and Zermatt about 8 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Grindelwald has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Zermatt has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Zermatt scores higher in February (Grindelwald 36 vs Zermatt 41).
Active & hiking: Zermatt scores higher in February (Grindelwald 30 vs Zermatt 36).
Family: Zermatt scores higher in February (Grindelwald 29 vs Zermatt 37).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Zermatt leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Zermatt carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.