Zermatt or St. Moritz in February?
On climate data, Zermatt comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
ZermattPhoto: flamouroux · CC BY-SA 2.0
St. MoritzPhoto: Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Zermatt | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -4 °C | -4 °C |
| Average daily low | -14 °C | -14 °C |
| Rainy days | 10 rainy days (est.) | 10 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 83 % | 88 % |
Winner by travel type
Zermatt or St. Moritz in February: the short answer
In February, Zermatt comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Zermatt 38/100 vs St. Moritz 36/100). 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 Zermatt averages a climate score of 36/100, St. Moritz 34/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -4 °C in Zermatt and -4 °C in St. Moritz — about the same. Average daily lows are around -14 °C versus -14 °C.
On rain, Zermatt sees about 10 rainy days in February and St. Moritz about 10. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Zermatt records roughly 167 rainy days and St. Moritz about 180 — the drier of the two overall is Zermatt. At their sunniest, Zermatt reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (June) and St. Moritz about 7 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Zermatt has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while St. Moritz 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: both are close (Zermatt 41 vs St. Moritz 41).
Active & hiking: Zermatt scores higher in February (Zermatt 36 vs St. Moritz 34).
Family: Zermatt scores higher in February (Zermatt 37 vs St. Moritz 34).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Zermatt leads overall and for active trips and family trips, while the city breaks score is effectively tied. Over the year, Zermatt carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority still matters, and the month-by-month pages give you the full picture before you book.