What’s the climate like in the Dolomites?
The current climate of the Dolomites features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Dolomites in recent years was 32°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2018.
On average, the Dolomites gets 1037 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 292 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Italy? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tuscany, Sicily, Lake Garda, or have a look at other destinations in Italy.
Best time to visit the Dolomites?
The best time to visit the Dolomites for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring the Dolomites.
Climate Table of the Dolomites
The climate table of the Dolomites shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -4 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 74 | 42 | 61 | 90 | 89 | 134 | 147 | 76 | 97 | 108 | 66 |
| Snow (cm) | 85 | 60 | 29 | 13 | 5,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,6 | 8,0 | 23 | 67 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1037 mm per year, averaging 86 mm per month
- Snowfall: 292 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in March, 53 mm in January and 61 mm in April
- Wettest months: 147 mm in August, 134 mm in July and 108 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Dolomites
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Dolomites, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Dolomites
This graph shows how much precipitation the Dolomites, Italy, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in the Dolomites
This graph shows how much snow the Dolomites, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in the Dolomites
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Dolomites, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Dolomites
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Dolomites, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Dolomites
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Dolomites, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in the Dolomites
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the Dolomites, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in the Dolomites by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Dolomites. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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