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Weather in January in The Dolomites

Are you planning a trip a to the Dolomites in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in the Dolomites in January?

The Dolomites is a region in Italy. January in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Brunico at -2°C to cold in Feltre at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Feltre and -11°C in Brunico. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ortisei with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Feltre with 69 mm. In Canazei, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Canazei enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Dolomites in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Dolomites climate page.

Where to go in the Dolomites in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Dolomites on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?

Canazei

In January Canazei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Canazei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
70 mm 
14 days 
poor 
0°C 
-9°C 
103 hours 
45 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
125 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Canazei

Ortisei

In January Ortisei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ortisei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-9°C 
103 hours 
45 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
125 hours 
52 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Ortisei

Cortina dʼAmpezzo

In January Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cortina dʼAmpezzo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-10°C 
48 hours 
87 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-10°C 
74 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
0°C 
-9°C 
154 hours 
70 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Cortina dʼAmpezzo

Merano

In January Merano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Merano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-0°C 
-10°C 
86 hours 
76 mm 
13 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-11°C 
103 hours 
58 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-9°C 
125 hours 
61 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Merano

Bolzano

In January Bolzano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bolzano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-6°C 
86 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
poor 
4°C 
-8°C 
103 hours 
51 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-5°C 
125 hours 
57 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Bolzano

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Is January the best time to visit the Dolomites?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Canazei, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Dolomites.

On average, the best time to visit the Dolomites is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Canazei. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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