Schneebiger Nock

Mountain Prominent South Tyrolean summit in the Dolomites

A Dolomite peak in South Tyrol known to mountaineers and hikers; accessed via alpine trails and mountain huts with high‑alpine ridgelines and rock faces.

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Schneebiger Nock
46.9056, 12.0844

How to Get to Schneebiger Nock #

Typical approaches are from the Auronzo di Cadore or the Innichen/San Candido valleys; mountain roads feed into trailheads for day trips and longer traverses. Public buses serve larger towns nearby; then continue by taxi or on foot.

Tips for Visiting Schneebiger Nock #

  • If approaching from the Auronzo di Cadore side, allow extra time for mountain roads and tight hairpins.
  • Start early-summit routes in the Dolomites can be exposed and hot by midday in summer.
  • Consider hiring a certified mountain guide if intending to tackle via ferrata sections; equipment is required on some routes.

Best Time to Visit Schneebiger Nock #

Best visited in summer for hiking and climbing conditions; late spring can be attractive but may require crampons and caution.

Summer
June-September · 5-18°C
Main hiking season with alpine-meadow flowers and clear ridgelines.
Late spring
May-June · 0-12°C
Snow patches remain-good for mixed-skill mountaineering if prepared.

Weather & Climate near Schneebiger Nock #

Climate

Schneebiger Nock'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 (1512 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -7°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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