Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Bolzano in January
This is the coldest month in Bolzano: highs average 43°F (6°C) and lows 27°F (-3°C), with about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 52/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 43°F (6°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 8 h 46 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Snow becomes likely from January, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 55/100 in December to 52/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bolzano in January
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Runkelstein Castle
Castle with one of the largest surviving cycles of medieval secular frescoes.
Renon Cable Car
12-minute cable car up to the Renon plateau, with the earth pyramids nearby.
Hopfen & Co.
Brewpub in a medieval building brewing unfiltered beers.
Lago di Carezza
Green-blue lake below the Latemar spires, 25 km east of Bolzano.
Kellerei Bozen
Bolzano's cooperative winery with a modern cellar and shop for Lagrein and St. Magdalener.
Nearby in January
- Val Gardena in January~16 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in January~37 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Moritz in January~72 mi · highs 26°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Füssen in January~80 mi · highs 36°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,645 m to Bolzano's ~270 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bolzano in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bolzano?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 52/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bolzano in January?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bolzano in January?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 36.6 in (929 mm).
What should I pack for Bolzano in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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