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.
Roteck at a Glance#
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.
Summer
June-September · 5-20°C
Best season for snow-free trails and alpine access.
Late spring
May · -5-8°C (high elevations)
Possible snowfields; more technical equipment may be required.
Weather & Climate near Roteck#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 33
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -8° | -20° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -7° | -18° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 97 mm | overcast | 76% | 5.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 86 mm | overcast | 76% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 104 mm | overcast | 75% | 4.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 6° | 0° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -6° | -18° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
