Monte Barone Mountain

Piedmont mountain notable for panoramic summit views

Monte Barone rises in the Biella Alps of Piedmont and is reachable as a day hike. Walkers come for alpine meadows, stone bivouacs and wide views over the Po plain and surrounding peaks.

Monte Barone at a Glance#

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How to Get to Monte Barone#

Monte Barone is normally accessed from the towns of Biella or the Aosta plains via local provincial roads. Regional buses and private cars serve nearby trailheads; check local transport timetables for seasonal services.

Tips for Visiting Monte Barone#

Start early on the classic hiking approaches to avoid heat on exposed south slopes.
Local maps and route descriptions from regional alpinism clubs are useful for less-marked paths.
Combine a hike with a visit to nearby Piedmont towns for local food and an evening meal.

Best Time to Visit Monte Barone#

Summer is the best season for hiking; expect cooler conditions at altitude.

Summer

June-September · 5-22°C

Best for hiking and alpine views.

Spring-Autumn

April-May, September-October · 5-18°C

Shoulder seasons can be quieter and still pleasant for summit attempts.

Weather & Climate near Monte Barone#

Climate

Monte Barone's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (973 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-3° – 6°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight