Mongioia Mountain

Alpine mountain peak in Italy's Cottian Alps

A high Alpine peak in northwestern Italy, Mongioia draws mountaineers for its long ridge routes, seasonal snow climbs and mountain huts serving classic alpine meals.

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Mongioia at a Glance#

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How to Get to Mongioia#

Monte Mongioia (or Mongioia) is accessed from alpine valleys in northwestern Italy. The nearest roadheads depend on route choice; regional towns in Piedmont or Liguria provide staging points. Travel usually requires a car to the trailhead followed by several hours on marked or semi-marked trails.

Tips for Visiting Mongioia#

  • Check mountain weather forecasts and route conditions; snow and ice persist late into the season at higher elevations.
  • Bring a topo map and GPS - trail markings can be intermittent on less-frequented alpine ridges.
  • Combine summits in the area for a longer traverse if the party is experienced in alpine terrain.

Best Time to Visit Mongioia#

Summer months offer the most reliable access; winter ascents demand experience with ice and snow.

Summer
June-September · 5-18°C
Best for hiking and non-technical ascents; alpine flowers in bloom.
Late spring & early autumn
May & October · -2-10°C
Good shoulder-season conditions but expect colder nights and possible early snow.

Weather & Climate near Mongioia#

Climate

Mongioia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (963 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 1°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 6°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight