Dolomites in Summer vs. Autumn

You can except a mix of sun and rain, with transitions between the two often providing the best photography conditions. Afternoon rain showers are common due to rising warm air forming cumulus clouds, which can create spectacular thunderstorms. These storms are common during the day and late-afternoon but often clear up by sunset, leading to dramatic skies with distant rain clouds. Early mornings can bring fog, formed from the previous night’s rainfall. Extended sunny periods without clouds are possible but not very likely. Similarly, prolonged rainy periods (a week or more of non-stop rain) are rare but can happen. The weather in the Dolomites is unpredictable—snow can even occur at higher elevations (2,500m) in the middle of summer, though this is uncommon. Daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C.