Cortina d’Ampezzo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 1,893 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,211 m
Climate in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Cortina d’Ampezzo is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
What is the weather like in Cortina d’Ampezzo in October?
In October, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:27 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Cortina d’Ampezzo
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Cortina d’Ampezzo, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cortina d’Ampezzo: 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, Cortina d’Ampezzo has about 13 rainy days with 166 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 1° | −8° | 4.7 h | 7 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 2° | −6° | 5.2 h | 8 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 6° | −3° | 5.8 h | 13 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 9° | 0° | 6.1 h | 17 | 146 |
| MayMay | 53 | 15° | 5° | 6.3 h | 25 | 221 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 19° | 9° | 7.3 h | 25 | 225 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 20° | 11° | 7.7 h | 26 | 234 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 20° | 11° | 6.9 h | 24 | 215 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 16° | 8° | 5.8 h | 17 | 162 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 12° | 4° | 4.5 h | 13 | 166 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 6° | −1° | 4.1 h | 11 | 179 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 2° | −6° | 4.3 h | 8 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
46.54° N, 12.14° E · 1,211 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo
The best time to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo 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 most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 234 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cortina d’Ampezzo for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,800 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Cortina d’Ampezzo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January1° · 5 h
In January, Cortina d’Ampezzo is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 68 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in January28February2° · 5 h
In February, Cortina d’Ampezzo is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 77 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in February20March6° · 6 h
In March, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in March29April9° · 6 h
In April, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 146 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in April53May15° · 6 h
In May, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 221 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in May64June19° · 7 h
In June, Cortina d’Ampezzo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 225 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in June66July20° · 8 h
In July, Cortina d’Ampezzo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 234 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in July63August20° · 7 h
In August, Cortina d’Ampezzo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in August61September16° · 6 h
In September, Cortina d’Ampezzo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in September44October12° · 5 h
In October, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in October19November6° · 4 h
In November, Cortina d’Ampezzo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 179 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Cortina d’Ampezzo in November26December2° · 4 h
In December, Cortina d’Ampezzo is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cortina d’Ampezzo
When is the best time to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo?
The best time to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo 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 Cortina d’Ampezzo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Cortina d’Ampezzo?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 234 mm. The driest month is January with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cortina d’Ampezzo get?
Cortina d’Ampezzo gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in November there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Cortina d’Ampezzo in?
Cortina d’Ampezzo uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cortina d’Ampezzo?
A nonstop flight from London to Cortina d’Ampezzo takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,070 km.
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