Pizzo Stella
Mountain Alpine mountain peak in Lombardy popular with climbers
A high Alpine peak in Lombardy, Pizzo Stella attracts hikers and climbers to rocky ridges and mountain routes that open onto northern-Italian valleys and cirques.
How to Get to Pizzo Stella #
Access is generally via mountain roads from nearby towns such as Colico or Chiavenna; local trailheads begin in valley hamlets and approach routes vary in difficulty.
Tips for Visiting Pizzo Stella #
- Approach Pizzo Stella from the Val Varrone side for classic routes; summer hiking boots and alpine equipment are recommended for exposed sections.
- Start early in summer to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Alps.
Best Time to Visit Pizzo Stella #
Summer is the practical season for climbing Pizzo Stella, with route conditions most favourable from June to September.
Weather & Climate near Pizzo Stella #
Pizzo Stella's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1111 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
