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.
Monte del Forno at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 37
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -7° | -18° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -8° | -18° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -7° | -17° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 80 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -5° - -1° | -8° | 77 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 92 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 6° | 3° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 6° | 1° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -4° | -13° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
