Birkenkofel

Mountain Dolomite peak popular with climbers and alpine routes

A peak in the Dolomites of Trentino‑Alto Adige, Birkenkofel attracts hikers and climbers for alpine trails, via ferrata routes and Dolomite rockscapes.

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Birkenkofel
46.6892, 12.2764
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Best Time to Visit Birkenkofel #

For hiking and scrambling, aim for summer (June-September); winter visits are for experienced alpine users only.

Summer (hiking)
Jun-Sep · 5-20°C (valley to summit, approx.)
Main season for hiking and scrambling - trails and mountain huts are most accessible and weather is generally most stable.
Winter (alpine activities)
Dec-Feb · typically below freezing at higher elevations (approx. -15-0°C)
Snow-covered terrain suitable for winter mountaineering and ski touring but requires alpine experience and avalanche awareness.
Shoulder periods
May & Oct · 0-10°C (variable with altitude)
Conditions can be changeable; higher routes may still have snow or be muddy - expect limited services.

Weather & Climate near Birkenkofel #

Climate

Birkenkofel's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1374 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° – -5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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