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Cortina d'Ampezzo in April
Cortina d'Ampezzo warms up: highs climb to 52°F (11°C), from 43°F in March, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
It scores 61/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 52°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (9°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in March to 61/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cinque Torri
Chairlift to five rock towers with restored WWI trenches.
Why now April scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Rifugio Averau
Mountain hut above Cinque Torri with serious cooking and a terrace.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 3.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
SanBrite
Michelin-starred restaurant using produce from its own farm.
Lago di Braies
Emerald lake with wooden rowboats and a flat 1-hour shoreline loop.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Lagazuoi Cable Car
Cable car to 2,750 m with WWI tunnels and a huge Dolomites panorama.
Nearby in April
- Val Gardena in April~22 mi · highs 52°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bolzano in April~37 mi · highs 64°F, 2.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in April~95 mi · highs 59°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in April~97 mi · highs 58°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,629 m to Cortina d'Ampezzo's ~1,225 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.
Cortina d'Ampezzo in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 61/100 against a best of 79 in June – September. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cortina d'Ampezzo in April?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cortina d'Ampezzo in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.9 in (1064 mm).
What should I pack for Cortina d'Ampezzo in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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