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Mongioia

Mountain

A high Alpine peak in northwestern Italy, Mongioia draws mountaineers for its long ridge routes, seasonal snow climbs and mountain huts serving classic alpine meals.

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Mongioia essentials

Country: Italy
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Italian
Emergency: 113

Mongioia at a Glance#

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mongioia#

Summer months offer the most reliable access; winter ascents demand experience with ice and snow.

Summer
June-September · 5-18°C
Best for hiking and non-technical ascents; alpine flowers in bloom.
Late spring & early autumn
May & October · -2-10°C
Good shoulder-season conditions but expect colder nights and possible early snow.

Weather & Climate near Mongioia#

Climate

Mongioia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (963 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -12° - -7° -16° 103 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h
February Poor -12° - -7° -17° 85 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.3h
March Poor -11° - -6° -16° 87 mm partly cloudy 78% 5.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -9° - -4° -14° 85 mm overcast 76% 5.1 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Poor -5° - 1° -7° 87 mm overcast 74% 4.6 m/s 1.5 very high 14.6h
June Acceptable -2° - 6° -2° 59 mm partly cloudy 69% 4.4 m/s 1.9 very high 15.3h
July Good 2° - 10° 3° 40 mm some cloud 62% 4.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 15.0h
August Good 3° - 11° 4° 55 mm some cloud 61% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 13.8h
September Acceptable 0° - 7° 0° 69 mm partly cloudy 68% 4.1 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Acceptable -3° - 2° -5° 93 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.8h
November Poor -8° - -3° -11° 106 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
December Poor -10° - -5° -15° 94 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.2 m/s 0.2 low 8.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mongioia#

Monte Mongioia (or Mongioia) is accessed from alpine valleys in northwestern Italy. The nearest roadheads depend on route choice; regional towns in Piedmont or Liguria provide staging points. Travel usually requires a car to the trailhead followed by several hours on marked or semi-marked trails.

Tips for Visiting Mongioia#

  • Check mountain weather forecasts and route conditions; snow and ice persist late into the season at higher elevations.
  • Bring a topo map and GPS - trail markings can be intermittent on less-frequented alpine ridges.
  • Combine summits in the area for a longer traverse if the party is experienced in alpine terrain.