Mont Avic

Mountain Regional park and mountain massif in Aosta Valley

Mont Avic Natural Park in Aosta Valley protects alpine lakes, forests and pastures; hikers use marked trails and mountain huts for multi-day treks and summer wildflower meadows.

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Mont Avic
Parco Mont Avic, Aosta Valley, Italy (park offices in the region)
45.6770, 7.5550
Park access typically free; mountain huts and permits for certain activities may charge small fees.

How to Get to Mont Avic #

Parco Mont Avic is in the central Aosta Valley region. Drive from Aosta town towards Cogne and continue on local roads toward the Val di Rhêmes area; park entrances and visitor information are signposted. Regional buses serve nearby valleys in summer; a car is the most flexible option.

Tips for Visiting Mont Avic #

  • Use the marked trails and consult the Parco Mont Avic maps for seasonal closures.
  • Bring layers - mountain weather in the Aosta Valley shifts quickly even on sunlit mornings.
  • Check cow-graze schedules for summer pastures; some trails pass by active alpine farms.

Best Time to Visit Mont Avic #

June to September provides the most reliable hiking conditions; early summer offers alpine flowers and clearer paths.

Summer hiking
June-September · 8-18°C
Best time for accessible trails and alpine meadows in bloom.
Late spring/early autumn
May & October · 0-12°C
Fewer crowds; mountain weather can be variable with possible late snow.

Weather & Climate near Mont Avic #

Climate

Mont Avic's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1008 mm/year), wettest in April, distributed fairly evenly throughout the 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 -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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