Best time to visit the Italian Alps

The best times to visit the Italian Alps are in July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Italian Alps?

The best times to visit the Italian Alps are in July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 34°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Italian Alps (Bolzano)34
    Jan
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Italian Alps (Bolzano)37
    Feb
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Italian Alps (Bolzano)43
    Mar
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Italian Alps (Bolzano)50
    Apr
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Italian Alps (Bolzano)59
    May
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Italian Alps (Bolzano)66
    Jun
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Italian Alps (Bolzano)70
    Jul
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Italian Alps (Bolzano)70
    Aug
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Italian Alps (Bolzano)64
    Sep
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Italian Alps (Bolzano)55
    Oct
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Italian Alps (Bolzano)43
    Nov
  • 36°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Italian Alps (Bolzano)36
    Dec

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The weather guide for Italian Alps (Bolzano) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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More about the Italian Alps

Explore our complete guide to the Italian Alps with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Italian Alps.

Cycling in the Italian Alps
Cycling in the Italian Alps © Jussarian - Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Italian Alps essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to the Italian Alps with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Holidays to the Italian Alps

Neilson Neilson
UK-based tour operator specialising in active holidays to winter ski resorts and summer beach clubs in Europe.
Club Med Club Med
Luxury all-inclusive holiday group offering sun holidays, ski holidays and cruises to over 40 countries including Italy.
Secret Escapes Secret Escapes
Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Italy and more.
lastminute.com lastminute.com
Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including the Italian Alps.

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Tours to the Italian Alps

Saga Holidays Saga Holidays
Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s.

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Flights to the Italian Alps

TUI TUI
One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to the Italian Alps, Italy and beyond.
British Airways British Airways
The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Italy.
Jet2 Jet2
Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including the Italian Alps, Italy.

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Hotels in the Italian Alps

Marriott Marriott
The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
Booking.com Booking.com
Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
Hotels.com Hotels.com
Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in the Italian Alps, Italy.

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Accommodation in the Italian Alps

Eurocamp Eurocamp
Leading outdoor camping holiday provider with 400 locations throughout Europe including France, Spain and Italy.
VRBO VRBO
Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide.

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Things to do in the Italian Alps

Viator Viator
The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor.

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Buses & trains in the Italian Alps

Flixbus Flixbus
International bus and train operator operating great-value, long-distance services across 40+ countries across Italy.
Rail Europe Rail Europe
Global travel brand for European train tickets and passes. Partners with 230+ rail operators across 35 countries.

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Car hire in the Italian Alps

Avis Avis
Award-winning global car rental provider with over 5,500 locations across 170 countries including Italy.
Carrentals.co.uk Carrentals.co.uk
Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation.
Holiday Autos Holiday Autos
Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including the Italian Alps.
Zest Car Rental Zest Car Rental
Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide.

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Airport taxis for the Italian Alps

Hoppa Hoppa
Search, compare and book taxis, shuttles, trains and more from 1,000s of providers worldwide including in the Italian Alps.

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Skiing holidays in the Italian Alps

Erna Low Erna Low
Founded in 1932, this long-standing travel brand is one of the UK's leading ski holiday tour operators.
Crystal Ski Crystal Ski
Major UK ski operator offering package ski holidays to Italy and more. Flights, accommodation and transfers included.
NUCO Travel NUCO Travel
Trusted winter travel specialist offering tailor-made ski and snowboarding holidays in popular European ski resorts.
Sunweb Sunweb
Award-winning European ski tour operator, offering winter holidays from UK airports to France, Austria, Switzerland and more.

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eSIMs for the Italian Alps

Amigo Amigo
Trusted eSIM provider for international travel in over 194 destinations. Easy to install with no roaming fees.
Airalo Airalo
The world's first eSIM store, offering affordable eSIMs for 200+ countries around the world including Italy.
Holafly Holafly
International eSIM provider offering unlimited data, zero roaming charges and easy installation.
Roamless Roamless
Global eSIM provider operating in over 200 countries including Italy. Pay-as-you-go and data plans available.

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Italian Alps travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for the Italian Alps in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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Italian Alps travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting the Italian Alps from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

No travel advice for the Italian Alps is currently available.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Italian Alps.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Italian Alps travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Italian Alps with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

No travel health information for the Italian Alps is currently available.

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Italian Alps FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Italian Alps including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Which is the hottest month in the Italian Alps?

The hottest time of year in Bolzano, Italian Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 70°F.

Which month has the most rain in the Italian Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Bolzano, Italian Alps with 4.1 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Italian Alps?

The sunniest time of year in Bolzano, Italian Alps is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the time difference between the Italian Alps and the UK?

The time difference between the Italian Alps and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

Do you need a visa for the Italian Alps?

No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter the Italian Alps.

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