Cortina d'Ampezzo through the ski season
At 1,979 m, January highs are near -2°C / 28°F; April reaches 7°C / 45°F. April has about 14 wet days, compared with January's peak gust count of about 15 days.
March sees about 18 freeze-thaw days around 1,516 m. A cold start can give way to softer snow later in the day.
Cortina’s separate ski areas mean that the day’s choice is not just about which run to take next. Plan transport and lift access for the area you want to ski, with a forecast for that mountain rather than the town alone. Plan your Cortina d'Ampezzo ski trip →
Compare the months
Typical temperatures are for 1,979 m. The colder-day high is for 2,440 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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What to expect
December has the fewest wet days shown, but nights at 1,979 m are cold.
What to wear
Plan for warmth even when the forecast is dry. A removable midlayer lets you keep that warmth on the lift without wearing it all afternoon.
Jacket and pants for December
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What to expect
January combines the lowest temperatures with the most gust days.
What to wear
Bring the warm gloves and midlayer you reserve for colder trips. Check that your outer layer closes properly around your neck and wrists.
Jacket and pants for January
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What to expect
February afternoons sit near freezing, while nights remain close to January's cold.
What to wear
Keep your winter layers within reach. You can vent while skiing without sacrificing warmth for the next lift ride.
Jacket and pants for February
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What to expect
March is milder by day, with more wet days than early winter.
What to wear
Choose layers you can shed as the afternoon warms. Keep waterproof protection rather than swapping it for a warmer but less suitable outer garment.
Jacket and pants for March
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What to expect
April is both the mildest and most frequently wet month here.
What to wear
A shell with usable vents makes it easier to dress for warmth and precipitation separately. Carry a small warm layer for cold starts and upper runs.
Jacket and pants for April
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Quick answers
How cold is Cortina d'Ampezzo during the ski season? January is the coldest month at 1,979 m, with highs around -2°C / 28°F and lows around -8°C / 18°F. Cold nights continue through April.
What should you wear skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo? 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 1,516 m, 1,979 m and 2,440 m. The three heights use separate 6.5 km weather-model cells.
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.