Monte del Forno

Mountain Border peak in Bernina Alps, glacier surroundings

Monte del Forno sits in the high Alps on steep granite; alpinists and skilled hikers approach its routes for technical climbs and cross‑border ridgelines.

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Monte del Forno
46.3382, 9.7247
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Best Time to Visit Monte del Forno #

Best attempted in midsummer (July-September) when glaciated high-alpine routes are most likely to be navigable and safer.

Summer (best time)
July-September · approx. 0-15°C at high elevations
Midsummer offers the most stable and snow-free conditions for mountaineering in high alpine terrain.
Shoulder seasons
June, October · approx. -5-10°C
Unpredictable weather with possible lingering snow; routes may require alpine equipment on short notice.
Winter
November-May · approx. -20-0°C
Cold, snowy and glaciated conditions that make travel technical and suitable only for experienced alpine parties.

Weather & Climate near Monte del Forno #

Climate

Monte del Forno's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 6°C. Moderate rainfall (986 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° – -8°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

May

May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – -1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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