Hochfernerspitze

Mountain Alpine peak in Trentino-Alto Adige

Hochfernerspitze in Trentino‑Alto Adige attracts climbers and hikers to steep alpine ridges, glacier‑tinged cols and summit panoramas.

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Hochfernerspitze is a mountain peak in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of northern Italy, situated within the Zillertal Alps.

The summit forms part of high alpine terrain typical of the Zillertal range and is visited by hikers and mountaineers familiar with alpine routes and conditions.

The peak is a natural feature rather than a man-made site and has no notable built history; it is part of the mountainous landscape shaped by alpine geology.

Geographically the summit lies in eastern Trentino-Alto Adige, within the Zillertal Alps of the central Eastern Alps.

Hochfernerspitze
46.9779, 11.7183

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Weather & Climate near Hochfernerspitze #

Climate

Hochfernerspitze's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1538 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
9.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° -10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-5° -2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
9.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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