Winter
Dec → Feb2 to 5°
nights -7 to -4°
- 7 rainy days · 79 mm
- 7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?
- Jan2°not recommended
- Feb5°not recommended
- Mar6°not recommended
- Apr9°not recommended
- May14°fair
- Jun19°recommended
- Jul22°recommended
- Aug21°recommended
- Sep17°recommended
- Oct13°fair
- Nov8°not recommended
- Dec3°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Dolomites, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -7° | 7.1 h | 56 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 5° | -4° | 7.6 h | 52 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 6° | -3° | 8.8 h | 73 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 9° | -1° | 9.8 h | 79 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 14° | 5° | 9.7 h | 180 mm | 23 d | |
| June | 19° | 10° | 12.4 h | 170 mm | 24 d | ✓ |
| July | 22° | 12° | 12.7 h | 168 mm | 24 d | ✓ |
| August | 21° | 12° | 11.6 h | 147 mm | 21 d | ✓ |
| September | 17° | 8° | 9.7 h | 104 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| October | 13° | 5° | 7.7 h | 151 mm | 12 d | |
| November | 8° | -1° | 6.3 h | 71 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 3° | -5° | 6.3 h | 128 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in the Dolomites, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May6 to 14°
nights -3 to 5°
- 14 rainy days · 111 mm
- 9.4 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug19 to 22°
nights 10 to 12°
- 23 rainy days · 162 mm
- 12.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 17°
nights -1 to 8°
- 12 rainy days · 109 mm
- 7.9 h of sun
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in the Dolomites, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h48 of daylight, in December 8h35, a difference of 7h13.
8h57Jan
10h15Feb
11h46Mar
13h31Apr
14h59May
15h48Jun
15h28Jul
14h10Aug
12h28Sep
10h48Oct
9h19Nov
8h35Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)" (46.54°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Dolomites, month by month
What to see and do
EventsMaratona dles DolomitesJulySki World Cup in Val Gardena and Alta BadiaDecemberCattle coming down from the high pasturesSeptember to OctoberAlpine meadows in bloomJune to JulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: April, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Dolomites, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JulyMaratona dles Dolomites big crowds
The passes of the Sella massif close to traffic for one day for thousands of cyclists, on the first Sunday of July.
- DecemberSki World Cup in Val Gardena and Alta Badia big crowds
The Saslong downhill and the Gran Risa giant slalom are raced a few days apart, in mid-December.
- September to OctoberCattle coming down from the high pastures
The herds return from the summer pastures with flowers and bells on their heads, and the villages of South Tyrol welcome them with festivities.
- June to JulyAlpine meadows in bloom
Rhododendrons, gentians and anemones carpet the meadows of the Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi as soon as the snow has melted.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit the Dolomites, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Tre Cime di Lavaredo | · | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · |
| 🇮🇹 Seceda | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Lago di Braies | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) | · | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · |
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended2°-7° at night
- 56 mm · 6 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended5°-4° at night
- 52 mm · 6 d
- 7.6 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended6°-3° at night
- 73 mm · 9 d
- 8.8 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended9°-1° at night
- 79 mm · 10 d
- 9.8 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair14°5° at night
- 180 mm · 23 d
- 9.7 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended19°10° at night
- 170 mm · 24 d
- 12.4 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended22°12° at night
- 168 mm · 24 d
- 12.7 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended21°12° at night
- 147 mm · 21 d
- 11.6 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended17°8° at night
- 104 mm · 16 d
- 9.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair13°5° at night
- 151 mm · 12 d
- 7.7 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended8°-1° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
- 6.3 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended3°-5° at night
- 128 mm · 9 d
- 6.3 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 56 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 9 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Frequent rain: 180 mm over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 170 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 168 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 147 mm over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 104 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (151 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (128 mm). Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?
June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 22 °C, with 21 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)).
Which month should you avoid in the Dolomites?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 128 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)).
What is the hottest month in the Dolomites?
July, with 22 °C on average in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)).
What is the coldest month in the Dolomites?
January, with 2 °C at best during the day and -7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cortina d'Ampezzo (valley)).
What is the driest month in the Dolomites?
February: 52 mm over 6 days of rain, against 180 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in the Dolomites?
July, with 12.7 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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