The Dolomites
Pale limestone towers that go pink at sunset, mountain huts serving dumplings, and a cable car doing the hard part for you.
The best time to visit The Dolomites is Jul–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 20:44 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
January · high 8°C · rain 44mm · 9.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Caselle (VR), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 44mm1.7in | 9.1h9.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 12°C54°F | 26mm1.0in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
| March | 15°C59°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C65°F | 88mm3.5in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| May | 22°C72°F | 151mm5.9in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 72mm2.8in | 15.6h15.6h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 90mm3.5in | 15.3h15.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C86°F | 89mm3.5in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C78°F | 79mm3.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 20°C69°F | 88mm3.5in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| November | 13°C56°F | 128mm5.0in | 9.4h9.4h | |
| December | 9°C47°F | 98mm3.9in | 8.7h8.7h |
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When is the best time to visit The Dolomites?
The best time to visit The Dolomites is Jul–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).
How warm does The Dolomites get?
Typical daytime highs in The Dolomites are Mar–May 9°C (48°F), Jun–Aug 21°C (69°F), Sep–Nov 12°C (54°F), Dec–Feb 3°C (37°F).
Is The Dolomites expensive?
On the ground, The Dolomites is middling.
What sort of trip is The Dolomites good for?
The Dolomites is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, ski and snow holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is The Dolomites?
The wettest month in The Dolomites is May at 151mm (5.9in), the driest February at 26mm (1.0in), with a monthly average of 82mm (3.2in).
What plug do I need for The Dolomites?
The Dolomites uses type C, F, L sockets at 230 V.
