Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Cortina d'Ampezzo in November
Cortina d'Ampezzo cools off: highs slip to 43°F (6°C), from 54°F in October, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 45/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 43°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (97 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 08 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 63/100 in October to 45/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- 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 Cortina d'Ampezzo in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Rifugio Locatelli
Hut facing the north faces of the Tre Cime, the loop's best lunch stop.
Cinque Torri
Chairlift to five rock towers with restored WWI trenches.
Rifugio Averau
Mountain hut above Cinque Torri with serious cooking and a terrace.
Corso Italia
Cortina's pedestrian main street for an evening passeggiata.
Lagazuoi Cable Car
Cable car to 2,750 m with WWI tunnels and a huge Dolomites panorama.
Nearby in November
- Val Gardena in November~22 mi · highs 43°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bolzano in November~37 mi · highs 55°F, 3.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lake Bled in November~95 mi · highs 49°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in November~97 mi · highs 47°F, 2.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 45/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cortina d'Ampezzo in November?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Cortina d'Ampezzo in November?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.9 in (1064 mm).
What should I pack for Cortina d'Ampezzo in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), 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).
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