Cortina d'Ampezzo
The queen of the Dolomites, ringed by the Tofane, Cristallo and Pomagagnon. It hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and, with Milan, those of 2026.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Dobbiaco station, 21.6 km away. Alternatively: Villabassa-Braies station, 21.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bolzano-Dolomiti Airport (BZO), about 63 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 117 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 137 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -8 to 1 °C | 1° -8° | 36 |
| Feb | from -5 to 4 °C | 4° -5° | 40 |
| Mar | from -2 to 7 °C | 7° -2° | 46 |
| Apr | from 1 to 12 °C | 12° 1° | 70 |
| May | from 5 to 16 °C | 16° 5° | 126 |
| Jun | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 114 |
| Jul | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 122 |
| Aug | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 137 |
| Sep | from 8 to 18 °C | 18° 8° | 105 |
| Oct | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 109 |
| Nov | from 0 to 7 °C | 7° 0° | 71 |
| Dec | from -5 to 3 °C | 3° -5° | 49 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 1225 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Lago di Sorapis from the Passo Tre CrociTrail · E · 10.5 km · +730 m · 4–4.5 hours · 6 km
- From Sant'Uberto to Malga Ra Stua, in winter tooTrail · T · 5.8 km · +190 m · 2–2.5 hours round trip · 8 km
- From the Passo Giau to the Rifugio Croda da Lago via MondevalTrail · E · 14.5 km · +650 m · 5.5–6 hours round trip · 9 km
- From the Passo Giau to the Rifugio NuvolauTrail · E · 6.1 km · +410 m · 3.5 hours round trip · 9 km
Nearby
- Lago di SorapisNature · 6 km as the crow flies
- Cinque Torri and LagazuoiHistory and art · 7 km as the crow flies
- Tre Cime di LavaredoNature · 15 km as the crow flies
- ★ Longarone and the Vajont DamHistory and art · 33 km as the crow flies
- Prosecco HillsNature · 72 km as the crow flies
- ★ PossagnoHistory and art · 79 km as the crow flies