Cervinia through the ski season
January's typical high is -5°C / 23°F at 2,697 m, and April's is only 0°C / 32°F. January also has about 14 rain or snow days and 24 stronger-gust days.
Lower down, around 2,070 m, there are about 13 freeze-thaw days in April. Snow can soften there even while temperatures stay low farther up.
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Compare the months
Typical temperatures are for 2,697 m. The colder-day high is for 3,434 m: roughly one day in ten stays below it. Gust days count modeled gusts of 40 km/h (25 mph) or more and are not adjusted for height.
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| Month | Typical high | Colder day higher up | Rain/snow days | Gust days ≥40 km/h (25 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | -1°C / 30°F | -12°C / 10°F | 13 | 20 |
| Dec | -3°C / 27°F | -14°C / 7°F | 13 | 24 |
| Jan | -5°C / 23°F | -16°C / 3°F | 14 | 24 |
| Feb | -5°C / 23°F | -16°C / 3°F | 12 | 20 |
| Mar | -4°C / 25°F | -13°C / 9°F | 13 | 19 |
| Apr | 0°C / 32°F | -10°C / 14°F | 12 | 17 |
What to expect
November already brings subzero afternoons at 2,697 m and cold days higher up.
What to wear
Bring winter layers for the start of the season, including a warm midlayer for the upper slopes. Check that your jacket has room for it without restricting movement.
Jacket and pants for November
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What to expect
December is colder than November, with more frequent gusts.
What to wear
Add warmth for the time spent on lifts. Secure your hood over your helmet so it stays useful when the weather turns gusty.
Jacket and pants for December
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What to expect
January has the coldest temperatures at 2,697 m and the highest gust count.
What to wear
Choose the warmer end of your layering options. Pay attention to exposed skin rather than relying only on the insulation in your jacket.
Jacket and pants for January
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What to expect
February offers little temperature relief from January, though wet days are less frequent.
What to wear
Keep the same cold-weather preparation. A drier forecast may change your plans, but it doesn't remove the need for warmth higher up.
Jacket and pants for February
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What to expect
March afternoons remain below freezing at 2,697 m.
What to wear
Carry your winter midlayer even on a spring trip. Use ventilation to manage exertion rather than planning to ski all day in light layers.
Jacket and pants for March
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What to expect
April is milder, but the colder-day high on the upper slope remains far below freezing.
What to wear
Wear lighter layers when conditions allow, but carry a warm midlayer for higher runs. A shell with vents lets you cool down without removing your protection from wind and snow.
Jacket and pants for April
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Quick answers
How cold is Cervinia during the ski season? January and February are both cold around 2,697 m. January's typical high is -5°C / 23°F and its low is -10°C / 14°F; April afternoons are still near freezing.
What should you wear skiing in Cervinia? Use the monthly clothing advice, then adjust your layers for the current mountain forecast, your activity and how warm you run.
Do these ranges predict snow conditions? These figures combine rain and snow, so they cannot tell you how much fresh snow will be on the pistes. Check the lift operator's snow report and the mountain forecast before your trip.
About the data
The selected slope heights are 2,070 m, 2,697 m and 3,434 m. Two of the three heights share a 6.5 km weather-model cell. Precipitation and gust figures may therefore repeat.
These are historical estimates, not a trip forecast. A rain or snow day has at least 1 mm of precipitation. Temperatures are adjusted for slope height; precipitation and 10 m gusts are not. Each data cell is about 6.5 km wide, so conditions on an individual piste can differ.
Sources: Valmassoi et al. (2025), ICON-DREAM v1, DWD Climate Data Center (DOI; CC BY 4.0), downloaded September 9, 2026. Slope locations: OpenSkiMap and OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. See how the clothing guide works.