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.
Birkenkofel at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 36
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 117 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 127 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 142 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -3° | -11° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -5° | -14° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
