Roteck
Mountain Alpine summit in South Tyrol popular with climbers
An alpine summit in northern Italy frequented by hikers and mountaineers for ridge routes, scree slopes and access to nearby mountain huts.
How to Get to Roteck #
Approach routes vary by valley; nearest roadheads are in regional towns accessed by provincial roads. Local hiking maps and refuge information from the regional alpine club will provide the best route details.
Tips for Visiting Roteck #
- Confirm the exact Roteck you intend-there are multiple summits with similar names in the Alps; local maps (Kompass, Tabacco) are invaluable.
- Start very early in summer to avoid afternoon storms common in the region.
- Some routes cross high alpine pastures-look for marked cattle paths and closed gates and close them behind you.
Best Time to Visit Roteck #
Summer months provide the most reliable access for hikers and climbers.
Weather & Climate near Roteck #
Roteck'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. Abundant rainfall (1090 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
