When is the best time to go to the Dolomites?

When is the best time to go to the Dolomites? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in the Dolomites are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August


Annual weather in the Dolomites

For full information about the climate and weather in the Dolomites a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 16°F/31°F
2.8in
February 16°F/32°F
3.3in
March 22°F/38°F
4.2in
April 32°F/45°F
5.7in
May 43°F/52°F
8in
June 52°F/63°F
9.1in
July 54°F/67°F
9.8in
August 52°F/67°F
9.1in
September 45°F/59°F
5.5in
October 34°F/50°F
4.8in
November 29°F/41°F
5.7in
December 20°F/32°F
3.8in


Weather and climate in the Dolomites

Dolomites enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in the Dolomites is 49°F (ranging from 31°F in january to 67°F in july). Annual rainfall is 71.7in, with a minimum of 2.8in in january and a maximum of 9.8in in july.
  • From january to april the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and, in april, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of may the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and it rains in may about 8in.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is okay. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains in september about 5.5in.
  • Between october and december the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 32°F°C and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in the Dolomites

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Dolomites: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in the Dolomites

Find out when Dolomites has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in the Dolomites

  • Very low season in the Dolomites
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in the Dolomites
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and December.
  • High season in the Dolomites
    The number of visitors to Dolomites is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in the Dolomites
    The largest number of tourists visiting Dolomites is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Dolomites month by month



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