Weather in April in The Dolomites
Considering a trip to the Dolomites this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in April?
The Dolomites is a region in Italy. April in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Cortina dʼAmpezzo at 7°C to mild in Rovereto at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Rovereto and -2°C in Cortina dʼAmpezzo.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bressanone with an average of 90 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Feltre with 163 mm.Average sunshine
Canazei enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in the Dolomites for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Dolomites climate page.
Where to go in the Dolomites in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?
Canazei
In April Canazei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ortisei
In April Ortisei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cortina dʼAmpezzo
In April Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Merano
In April Merano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bolzano
In April Bolzano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit the Dolomites?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Dolomites due to the typically poor weather in Canazei.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Canazei. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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