Yes, July suits the Dolomites for anyone who wants to hike and bike with the lifts running and mild afternoons up high. The free guided tours of the Cadini del Brenton start on July 5, and the Tre Cime loop is open to walkers.
Mountain weather is the catch. Nights in Cortina d’Ampezzo are cool and rain falls on about twelve days of the month, so every plan needs a layer and a backup.
At a glance
- Afternoon high in Cortina d’Ampezzo: 73°F (23°C)
- Night low in Cortina d’Ampezzo: 52°F (11°C)
- Rainy days in Cortina d’Ampezzo: 12
- Afternoon high in Bolzano: 86°F (30°C), night low 63°F (17°C)
- Sunshine in Bolzano: 7.5 hours a day
- Free Cadini del Brenton tours: from July 5 to September 13
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in July?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in (96 mm) | 12 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in (123 mm) | 12 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in (104 mm) | 12 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
July is mild in the mountains and warm in the valley. Cortina d’Ampezzo reaches 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and drops to 52°F (11°C) at night. Bolzano, the valley city, climbs to 86°F (30°C) by day and stays at 63°F (17°C) after dark.
Cortina sees rain on about twelve days in July. Carry a rain jacket for the high trails, and start hikes early so a shower does not catch you far from a hut.
June in Cortina is a few degrees cooler, with a high of 69°F (21°C) and a low of 48°F (9°C). August is close to July, with a high of 71°F (22°C) and slightly fewer rainy days. Bolzano is a little cooler in June and about the same in August.
Where to go in the Dolomites in July
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
The Tre Cime lie between the Province of Belluno and South Tyrol, inside the Tre Cime Nature Park.
Seceda
The Seceda Meadows sit beneath 8,264-foot (2,519 m) Mt. Seceda in the Odle Group. In summer the area has numerous paths to mountain huts such as the Curona Hut.
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
The Seiser Alm region offers churches, chapels, castles, ruins, museums and viewpoints. Castle Prösels is in Völs am Schlern, the Salegg ruins are in Seis am Schlern, and the church steeple is in Kastelruth.
Val Gardena
Val Gardena is in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) and has three villages: Ortisei, Selva di Val Gardena and S. Cristina. Ortisei has a pedestrian zone with shopping and food, and the valley is known for its wood carving.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo is called the Queen of the Dolomites. It makes a base for the high trails, and Rifugio Averau, at Forcella Nuvolau, is one of the huts near it.
What to do in the Dolomites in July
Cadini del Brenton with a free guided tour
The park offers free guided tours of the Cadini del Brenton, among the most iconic sights of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.
The meeting point is the Infopoint Cadini in Valle del Mis, in the municipality of Sospirolo, near the botanical garden of Campanula morettiana. Plan to be there at the start time.
The Tre Cime loop hike
The loop is 6 miles (9.5 to 10 km) and takes 3 to 4 hours, easy to moderate. It runs from Rifugio Auronzo to Rifugio Lavaredo, Forcella Lavaredo and Rifugio Locatelli, then back on a scenic return loop.
Because rain falls on many July days, set out in the morning. The huts on the route make handy stops if the weather turns.
Auronzo-Misurina: toboggan, fishing and canoeing
Near Monte Agudo, Auronzo-Misurina has a 1.9-mile (3 km) summer toboggan run. You can also go fishing and canoeing there.
The toboggan run suits a family afternoon. The forest of Somadida nearby can be explored on foot, on horseback or by bike, close to the Palus San Marco nature reserve.
LUMEN at Plan de Corones
LUMEN, the Museum of Mountain Photography, stands at 7,430 feet (2,265 m). It occupies a former upper station of the Plan de Corones cable car, turned into a museum of 1,800 square meters.
It is an indoor stop for a gray or rainy day. Dolomiti SuperSummer lifts are open from May to November, which helps with reaching high places in July.
Panorama hikes and bike tours
Summer activities include panorama hikes on high trails and bike and mountain bike tours through the UNESCO landscapes.
With a night low near 52°F (11°C) in Cortina, early starts are cold at altitude. Dress in layers and shed them as the day warms.
Are the Dolomites busy in July?
Rooms range from hotels and holiday apartments to guesthouses, private rooms, farm holidays and mountain huts on the Seiser Alm. Visitors can stay on the Seiser Alm itself or in Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern, Völs am Schlern or Tiers am Rosengarten. The 3 Zinnen region has five holiday villages: Prags/Braies, Niederdorf/Villabassa, Toblach/Dobbiaco, Innichen/San Candido and Sexten/Sesto.
July is a summer hiking month, so book rooms and huts as early as you can, especially for a fixed itinerary.
Every accommodation in South Tyrol adds a tourist tax to the room rate, paid on site by guests aged 14 and over.
What to pack for the Dolomites in July
July asks for layers: warm valleys, cool nights up high and rain on many days.
- A warm layer for evenings, when Cortina drops to 52°F (11°C)
- A rain jacket, for the twelve rainy days in Cortina
- Sun hat and sunscreen, for the long summer sun in Bolzano
- Sturdy walking shoes for the Tre Cime loop, 3 to 4 hours
- Water and a daypack for the hut-to-hut paths around Seceda, at 8,264 feet (2,519 m)
- A light fleece for the museum visit at LUMEN, at 7,430 feet (2,265 m)
What to know before visiting the Dolomites in July
The free Cadini del Brenton tours start on July 5, and the Infopoint Cadini in Valle del Mis is the meeting point. Lifts of Dolomiti SuperSummer run from May to November.
The tourist tax is charged on top of the room rate and paid on site, at €2.50 to €3.50 per person per night around the Seiser Alm and Kastelruth. Guests under 14 do not pay it.
Is July a good time to visit the Dolomites?
Yes, July is a good month for walkers, cyclists and anyone who wants the lifts and huts working. Valley afternoons are warm and the high trails are mild.
August is close to July in temperature, with slightly fewer rainy days. Moving four weeks either way changes little in the weather, but August has daily Cadini del Brenton tours for the whole month.
With children, the toboggan run at Auronzo-Misurina and the canoeing there make easy days. For a short, clear outing, the Tre Cime loop takes 3 to 4 hours.
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