Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Cortina d'Ampezzo in January
This is the coldest month in Cortina d'Ampezzo: highs average 32°F (0°C) and lows 16°F (-9°C), with about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (41 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 32°F (0°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.6 in (41 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 46 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (45 → 47/100).
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°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 Cortina d'Ampezzo in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
SanBrite
Michelin-starred restaurant using produce from its own farm.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Rifugio Locatelli
Hut facing the north faces of the Tre Cime, the loop's best lunch stop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Enoteca Cortina
Long-running wine bar in the center with a big Italian list.
Why now A cozy break on a 32°F day.
Lago di Braies
Emerald lake with wooden rowboats and a flat 1-hour shoreline loop.
Corso Italia
Cortina's pedestrian main street for an evening passeggiata.
Nearby in January
- Val Gardena in January~22 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bolzano in January~37 mi · highs 43°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in January~95 mi · highs 37°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in January~97 mi · highs 37°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 79. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cortina d'Ampezzo in January?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Cortina d'Ampezzo in January?
Not much: about 1.6 in (41 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 41.9 in (1064 mm).
What should I pack for Cortina d'Ampezzo in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°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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