Cima dei Preti
Mountain High mountain peak in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
A high peak in Italy’s northeastern Alps, Cima dei Preti draws hikers and mountaineers for steep ascents, ridgelines and seasonal mountain-hut itineraries.
How to Get to Cima dei Preti #
Access is via valley towns such as Tolmezzo; from there take local roads into the Carnic range and follow trailheads marked for Cima dei Preti. Public transport reaches the larger towns but not the high trailheads; a car or local shuttle is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Cima dei Preti #
- Check weather forecasts and mountain rescue notices before setting out - conditions can deteriorate quickly.
- Use marked trails and local hut systems; Cima dei Preti is remote and navigation can be challenging in fog.
Best Time to Visit Cima dei Preti #
Summer months provide the most reliable access for hiking and climbing; winter requires technical gear.
Weather & Climate near Cima dei Preti #
Cima dei Preti's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1344 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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