Rosengartenspitze

Mountain Prominent Dolomite peak in the Rosengarten massif

A peak in the Rosengarten (Catinaccio) massif of the Dolomites, South Tyrol; hikers and climbers use marked trails, via ferrata and mountain huts to access jagged dolomite towers.

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Rosengartenspitze
46.4542, 11.6216

How to Get to Rosengartenspitze #

Access depends on which valley is used as a base-common approaches come from the Val di Fassa or the nearby Rifugios. Lift systems in the Val di Fassa shorten approach distances in summer; check local trailheads in towns like Vigo di Fassa or Pozza di Fassa for marked routes.

Tips for Visiting Rosengartenspitze #

  • If approaching from the Val di Fassa or Val di Fiemme side, check local trail maps-routes to the Rosengartenspitze vary in difficulty and require alpine gear in early season.
  • Watch for sudden weather changes; the Dolomite limestone heats and cools quickly, producing afternoon storms in summer.
  • Most climbers prefer the sunrise light on the north face-bring a headlamp for early starts.

Best Time to Visit Rosengartenspitze #

Summer months are best for stable trails and via ferrata access; expect alpine conditions even in summer.

Summer hiking
June-September · 5-18°C (summit)
Snow mostly melted on normal routes; best for scrambling and via ferrata access.
Late spring/early autumn
May and October · -5-10°C (summit)
Quieter lower-season climbs but expect snow at high elevations and possible route closures.

Weather & Climate near Rosengartenspitze #

Climate

Rosengartenspitze's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (912 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

108 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 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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