Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bolzano in October
Bolzano cools off: highs slip to 66°F (19°C), from 75°F in September, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
At 82/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 49°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (87 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Bolzano's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 66/100.
- Comfort improves from 76/100 in September to 82/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bolzano in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hopfen & Co.
Brewpub in a medieval building brewing unfiltered beers.
Renon Cable Car
12-minute cable car up to the Renon plateau, with the earth pyramids nearby.
Why now October scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lago di Carezza
Green-blue lake below the Latemar spires, 25 km east of Bolzano.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Gasthaus Vögele
Old-town tavern serving South Tyrolean dishes in wood-paneled rooms.
Piazza delle Erbe Market
Daily open-air fruit and speck market in the old town.
Nearby in October
- Val Gardena in October~16 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in October~37 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Moritz in October~72 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · 10°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Füssen in October~80 mi · highs 57°F, 3.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bolzano?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bolzano in October?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bolzano in October?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.6 in (929 mm).
What should I pack for Bolzano in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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