The Dolomites weather in October
Planning a journey to the Dolomites this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in October?
The Dolomites is a region in Italy. October in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Brunico at 10°C to moderate in Rovereto at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Rovereto and -0°C in Brunico.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bressanone with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Feltre with 175 mm. Canazei enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at October's conditions in the Dolomites, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Dolomites's yearly weather, check out our the Dolomites climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?
Canazei
In October Canazei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ortisei
In October Ortisei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cortina dʼAmpezzo
In October Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merano
In October Merano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bolzano
In October Bolzano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Dolomites, in Italy.
Is October the best time to visit the Dolomites?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Canazei, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Dolomites.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Canazei. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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