Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Bolzano in September
Bolzano cools off: highs slip to 75°F (24°C), from 82°F in August, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 76/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 55°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (88 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Bolzano's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 66°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in August to 76/100.
- September sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Dolomites High Road route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bolzano in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Renon Cable Car
12-minute cable car up to the Renon plateau, with the earth pyramids nearby.
Why now September scores 76/100 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 75°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Runkelstein Castle
Castle with one of the largest surviving cycles of medieval secular frescoes.
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Home of Ötzi the Iceman, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Alps.
Kellerei Bozen
Bolzano's cooperative winery with a modern cellar and shop for Lagrein and St. Magdalener.
Nearby in September
- Val Gardena in September~16 mi · highs 62°F, 3.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in September~37 mi · highs 62°F, 3.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Moritz in September~72 mi · highs 56°F, 3.9 in rain · 10°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Füssen in September~80 mi · highs 64°F, 4.7 in rain · 6°C (11°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Bolzano?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 76/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain. September is inside the Jun – Sep window our Dolomites High Road route recommends.
How hot is Bolzano in September?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bolzano in September?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.6 in (929 mm).
What should I pack for Bolzano in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Bolzano
Routes in season in September
- Dolomites High Road Jun – Sep
Planning Bolzano in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.