AI-generatedBolzano at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 1,077 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 262 m
Climate in Bolzano
Bolzano has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Bolzano is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:3018:30
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:11 · evening 17:49–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:12 · evening 18:49–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bolzano in October?
In October, Bolzano is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:30 – 18:30
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %32 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bolzano
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bolzano, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bolzano
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bolzano: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bolzano has about 14 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bolzano
How breezy and how cloudy Bolzano is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bolzano typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Bolzano: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bolzano
How often the day gets hot in Bolzano (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bolzano has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Bolzano
When Bolzano is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bolzano has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bolzano
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 7° | −2° | 4.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 9° | 0° | 5.5 h | 9 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 13° | 4° | 6.3 h | 10 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 8° | 6.3 h | 13 | 95 |
| MayMay | 68 | 21° | 12° | 6.4 h | 15 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 25° | 16° | 7.2 h | 12 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 27° | 18° | 7.9 h | 12 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 26° | 17° | 7.0 h | 11 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 22° | 14° | 6.0 h | 11 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 18° | 10° | 5.0 h | 14 | 127 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 12° | 5° | 4.0 h | 12 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 8° | 0° | 3.9 h | 9 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.49° N, 11.34° E · 262 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Bolzano
The best time to visit Bolzano is from April to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation.
Bolzano through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bolzano in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Bolzano in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bolzano in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Bolzano in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bolzano for you.
Your best months: May, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bolzano
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bolzano: score 77 against 66. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 66 | 77better |
| Day high | 18° | 25° |
| Night low | 10° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 127 mm | 87 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Bolzano month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January7° · 5 h
In January, Bolzano is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in January42February9° · 6 h
In February, Bolzano is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in February61March13° · 6 h
In March, Bolzano is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in March72April17° · 6 h
In April, Bolzano is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in April68May21° · 6 h
In May, Bolzano is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in May77June25° · 7 h
In June, Bolzano is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in June68July27° · 8 h
In July, Bolzano is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in July68August26° · 7 h
In August, Bolzano is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in August75September22° · 6 h
In September, Bolzano is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in September66October18° · 5 h
In October, Bolzano is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in October44November12° · 4 h
In November, Bolzano is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 131 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bolzano.
Bolzano in November30December8° · 4 h
In December, Bolzano is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolzano.
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Bolzano vs. Merano
In October the holiday weather in Bolzano and Merano is about equally good (score 66 vs. 66). During the day it is about as warm in Merano as in Bolzano.
| in October | Bolzano | Merano |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 66 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Mar – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Bolzano
Weather for your travel dates
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Bolzano in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bolzano has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,020 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bolzano
When is the best time to visit Bolzano?
The best time to visit Bolzano is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bolzano?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Bolzano?
The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bolzano get?
Bolzano gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Bolzano in?
Bolzano uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bolzano?
A nonstop flight from London to Bolzano takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bolzano?
Bolzano has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 29.
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