Winter
Dec → Feb0 to 3°
nights -10 to -7°
- 8 rainy days · 63 mm
- 7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Lago di Braies?
- Jan0°not recommended
- Feb3°not recommended
- Mar5°not recommended
- Apr8°fair
- May13°recommended
- Jun19°recommended
- Jul22°fair
- Aug21°fair
- Sep16°recommended
- Oct12°recommended
- Nov6°fair
- Dec1°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lago di Braies, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -10° | 7 h | 43 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 3° | -7° | 7.8 h | 51 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 5° | -5° | 9.2 h | 51 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 8° | -3° | 10.5 h | 73 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 13° | 2° | 10.3 h | 140 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| June | 19° | 7° | 12.7 h | 125 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
| July | 22° | 9° | 12.9 h | 116 mm | 18 d | |
| August | 21° | 9° | 11.6 h | 129 mm | 14 d | |
| September | 16° | 5° | 9.9 h | 93 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| October | 12° | 2° | 8 h | 106 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 6° | -4° | 6.5 h | 67 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 1° | -8° | 6.2 h | 96 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in Lago di Braies, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Lago di Braies) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May5 to 13°
nights -5 to 2°
- 12 rainy days · 88 mm
- 10 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug19 to 22°
nights 7 to 9°
- 17 rainy days · 123 mm
- 12.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov6 to 16°
nights -4 to 5°
- 10 rainy days · 89 mm
- 8.1 h of sun
Book early for May to June and September to October
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 Lago di Braies, 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 15h50 of daylight, in December 8h34, a difference of 7h16.
8h56Jan
10h14Feb
11h46Mar
13h31Apr
15hMay
15h50Jun
15h29Jul
14h11Aug
12h29Sep
10h47Oct
9h18Nov
8h34Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Lago di Braies" (46.69°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Lago di Braies, month by month
What to see and do
EventsFrozen lakeJanuary to MarchAlpine meadows in bloomJune to JulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: April, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Lago di Braies, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- January to MarchFrozen lake
The ice usually sets from January to March, and the lake can then be circled on foot, in snowshoes or on skates.
- June to JulyAlpine meadows in bloom
The meadows above the lake are covered in alpine flowers as soon as the snow melts, in June and throughout July.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended0°-10° at night
- 43 mm · 8 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended3°-7° at night
- 51 mm · 6 d
- 7.8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended5°-5° at night
- 51 mm · 8 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair8°-3° at night
- 73 mm · 9 d
- 10.5 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended13°2° at night
- 140 mm · 19 d
- 10.3 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended19°7° at night
- 125 mm · 20 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair22°9° at night
- 116 mm · 18 d
- 12.9 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair21°9° at night
- 129 mm · 14 d
- 11.6 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended16°5° at night
- 93 mm · 13 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended12°2° at night
- 106 mm · 10 d
- 8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair6°-4° at night
- 67 mm · 8 d
- 6.5 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended1°-8° at night
- 96 mm · 10 d
- 6.2 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 0 °C at the warmest of the day, -10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (43 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 8 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Frequent rain: 140 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 125 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 116 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 129 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Cool: 16 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (106 mm). Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Expect 6.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 1 °C at the warmest of the day, -8 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Expect 6.2 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lago di Braies?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 12 to 19 °C, with 16 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Lago di Braies).
Which month should you avoid in Lago di Braies?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 96 mm over 10 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Lago di Braies).
What is the hottest month in Lago di Braies?
July, with 22 °C on average in the afternoon and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Lago di Braies).
What is the coldest month in Lago di Braies?
January, with 0 °C at best during the day and -10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Lago di Braies).
What is the driest month in Lago di Braies?
January: 43 mm over 8 days of rain, against 140 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Lago di Braies?
July, with 12.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Lago di Braies?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in July: 22 °C in the afternoon, 9 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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