Monte Bìvera Mountain

High mountain in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carnic Alps

Rising in Friuli's Carnic Alps, Monte Bìvera offers alpine trails, limestone ridgelines and technical climbing routes with mountain huts in summer.

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Monte Bìvera at a Glance#

How to Get to Monte Bìvera#

Monte Bìvera is accessed from towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia; regional roads reach trailheads depending on the chosen route. The area is best approached by car, with local accommodation and rifugi providing staging for hikes.

Tips for Visiting Monte Bìvera#

  • Plan a multi-day trip if exploring the eastern Carnic Alps area - routes and refuges are spread out.
  • Check local mountain-hut (rifugio) capacities for summer lodging; reservations are often necessary in peak season.
  • Maps and an awareness of weather patterns are essential; sudden storms are a real hazard.

Best Time to Visit Monte Bìvera#

Late spring to early autumn is the safest window for non-technical visits and long traverses.

Summer
June-September · 8-18°C
Best hiking weather and alpage activity.
Late spring/early autumn
May & October · 0-12°C
Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, but possible early snow.

Weather & Climate near Monte Bìvera#

Climate

Monte Bìvera'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 (1466 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight