AI-generatedBormio at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,219 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,225 m
Climate in Bormio
Bormio has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Bormio is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bormio
The best time to visit Bormio is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 137 mm.
Bormio through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bormio in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Bormio in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Bormio in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bormio in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3418:34
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:16–08:15 · evening 17:53–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:16 · evening 18:53–19:04
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.
October in Bormio compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bormio in October?
In October, Bormio is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bormio.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:34 – 18:34
- 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
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bormio
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Bormio: score 69 against 49. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 129 mm | 99 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bormio month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January2° · 3.8 h
In January, Bormio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in January27February4° · 4.5 h
In February, Bormio is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in February34March8° · 5.1 h
In March, Bormio is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in March47April12° · 5.1 h
In April, Bormio is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in April58May16° · 5.3 h
In May, Bormio is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 133 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in May62June21° · 6.2 h
In June, Bormio is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in June63July22° · 6.7 h
In July, Bormio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in July62August22° · 5.9 h
In August, Bormio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in August69September17° · 5.0 h
In September, Bormio is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in September49October12° · 4.1 h
In October, Bormio is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in October17November6° · 3.3 h
In November, Bormio is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 137 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in November20December2° · 3.2 h
In December, Bormio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bormio.
Bormio in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bormio
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 23 | 2° | −4° | 3.8 h | 9 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 4° | −4° | 4.5 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 8° | −1° | 5.1 h | 10 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 3° | 5.1 h | 13 | 99 |
| MayMay | 58 | 16° | 7° | 5.3 h | 18 | 133 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 21° | 10° | 6.2 h | 18 | 126 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 22° | 12° | 6.7 h | 18 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 22° | 12° | 5.9 h | 17 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 8° | 5.0 h | 12 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 12° | 5° | 4.1 h | 11 | 129 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 6° | 0° | 3.3 h | 11 | 137 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −3° | 3.2 h | 9 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bormio
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bormio, 37 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Bormio: 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, Bormio has about 11 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bormio
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bormio
How breezy and how cloudy Bormio 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 Bormio typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Bormio: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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.
Snow
Snow in Bormio
When Bormio 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, Bormio has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 out of 100: possible.
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.
Planning a trip to Bormio
Weather for your travel dates
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Bormio 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.
Bormio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 3.5 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 40 min
- Distance
- 960 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.
Good to know: Italy
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, F, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +39
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bormio vs Livigno
In October Bormio has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs 40). During the day Livigno is 2 °C cooler than Bormio. Livigno gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bormio | Livigno |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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In October, Bormio ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bormio
When is the best time to visit Bormio?
The best time to visit Bormio is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bormio?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bormio?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 137 mm. The driest month is February with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bormio get?
Bormio gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bormio in?
Bormio is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bormio?
A nonstop flight from London to Bormio takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bormio?
Bormio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 59, summer holidays 62, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 22.