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Best Time to Visit Bolzano

For the most comfortable weather in Bolzano, aim for April & May and September & October. April tops our comfort score at 82/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. March and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Bolzano, Italy
Best months
Apr & May and Sep & Oct
Shoulder
Mar and Jun – Aug
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 83°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 27°F
Wettest
Aug · 5.0 in
Driest
Jan · 1.3 in

Bolzano weather by month

Highs run from 43°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 36.6 in (929 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°43°Jan46°Feb55°Mar64°Apr72°May80°Jun83°Jul82°Aug75°Sep66°Oct55°Nov46°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Bolzano, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high43°F6°C46°F8°C55°F13°C64°F18°C72°F22°C80°F27°C83°F29°C82°F28°C75°F24°C66°F19°C55°F13°C46°F8°C
Avg low27°F-3°C28°F-2°C37°F3°C46°F8°C53°F11°C60°F16°C64°F18°C63°F17°C55°F13°C49°F9°C41°F5°C30°F-1°C
Rain/snow1.3 in34 mm1.4 in36 mm1.8 in46 mm2.6 in65 mm3.8 in97 mm4.2 in107 mm4.5 in114 mm5.0 in126 mm3.5 in88 mm3.4 in87 mm3.2 in82 mm1.9 in47 mm
Humidity88%87%80%76%76%75%74%77%79%82%85%87%
Cloud68%70%70%73%77%73%67%66%65%67%69%68%
Comfort525670827874696976826655

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,645 m (5,397 ft) to Bolzano's ~270 m (886 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Bolzano season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 43–46°F (6–8°C) and lows down to 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain or snow, 13% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 54/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 55°F highs in March to 72°F by May. About 8.2 in (208 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 80–83°F (27–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.7 in (347 mm) of rain, 37% of the year's total. June and August feel humid, with humidity near 75%. June – August score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 75°F highs in September to 55°F by November. About 10.1 in (257 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 41°F (5°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April & May and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Bolzano weather questions

When is the best time to visit Bolzano?

For the most comfortable weather in Bolzano, aim for April & May and September & October. April tops our comfort score at 82/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. March and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Bolzano?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.3 in (34 mm). The yearly total is around 36.6 in (929 mm).

What is the coldest month in Bolzano?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 43°F (6°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 83°F (29°C).

Is Bolzano humid in summer?

Yes: in June and August humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 83°F (29°C).

Does it get below freezing in Bolzano?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.

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