When to go · Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing)). Across Italy: Truffle and olive season, autumn colour in Tuscany and Piedmont; St Francis Day (4 Oct) is a national holiday from 2026 — check.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Italy overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing)). Across Italy: Truffle and olive season, autumn colour in Tuscany and Piedmont; St Francis Day (4 Oct) is a national holiday from 2026 — check.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Cortina d'Ampezzo's best window: Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing).
- FebruaryGreatInside Cortina d'Ampezzo's best window: Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing).
- MarchGreatInside Cortina d'Ampezzo's best window: Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing).
- JuneGreatInside Cortina d'Ampezzo's best window: Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing).
Weather in October
- Cortina d'AmpezzoHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Medium
- Prices · Italy overall
- Medium
Italy overall: Truffle and olive season, autumn colour in Tuscany and Piedmont; St Francis Day (4 Oct) is a national holiday from 2026 — check.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cortina d'Ampezzo, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing)). Across Italy: Truffle and olive season, autumn colour in Tuscany and Piedmont; St Francis Day (4 Oct) is a national holiday from 2026 — check.
January: Inside Cortina d'Ampezzo's best window: Late Jun–Sep (hiking), Jan–Mar (skiing).
Cortina d'Ampezzo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings