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.
Cima dei Preti at a Glance#
Address: Cima dei Preti summit area, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Admission: No admission; mountain area
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 107 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 130 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 9° | 4° | 145 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |