Climate guide for Livigno, Italy

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About Livigno

Livigno is a duty-free high valley near the Swiss border, with reliable snow, long seasons, and a laid-back strip town. In Italy, the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes usually delivers the most reliable conditions for ski travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Pack for the profile
Layer for cold mornings and milder afternoons; confirm rental hours before the first lift day near Livigno.
02Best time & timing
March leads the year at 9.5/10, with February and November close behind — October (1.3/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
03Weather & what to pack
In March plan for about -4°C; the month brings 72 mm of rain. Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell and boots with grip.

Things to do in Livigno

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When to visit Livigno: the short answer

The best time to visit Livigno is March, followed by February, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the most reliable snow conditions and the best-value lift days: March averages -4°C with 72 mm of precipitation (water equivalent, snow at resort level) and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are October, September.

Across the year Livigno swings from -9°C in January to 13°C in July, a 22-degree spread, while precipitation ranges from 39 mm in January to 187 mm in June. In short, Livigno is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 8.2 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (13°C). Coolest: January (-9°C). Driest (water equivalent): January (39 mm). Wettest (water equivalent): June (187 mm).

Livigno month by month

January is one of the strongest months in Livigno (6th)

Best window · 8.7/10

January sits at -9°C (15°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.

Only 39 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Livigno at 8.7/10 (6th of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

February in Livigno — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.3/10

February sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.

52 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Livigno at 9.3/10 (2nd of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

March in Livigno tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.5/10

March averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 72 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Livigno at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

April in Livigno — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 8.9/10

At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in April: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

86 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Livigno at 8.9/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

May in Livigno: expect compromises

Hardest · 1.7/10

May averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 182 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

Flexible dates? March scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Livigno — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.7/10

Expect 10°C (50°F) in June. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

187 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Livigno — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.

July in Livigno — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.7/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

137 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Livigno — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Livigno: expect compromises

Hardest · 1.7/10

August averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 130 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Livigno — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.6/10

September averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 146 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 7.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Livigno — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.3/10

Expect 5°C (41°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

149 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 1.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Livigno — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.

November is one of the strongest months in Livigno (3rd)

Best window · 9.2/10

At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

72 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Livigno at 9.2/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

December ranks 4th of 12 for Livigno — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.1/10

December averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.

At 73 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Livigno (4th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.5/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Livigno, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Livigno are March, February, November, December, April, January. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Livigno year-round?
Livigno has a climate profile suited to snow and ski travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -9°C in January to 13°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.3 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Livigno?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Livigno are October (1.3/10), September (1.6/10), May (1.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Livigno?
June is the wettest month in Livigno, averaging about 187 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 39 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Livigno?
July sees the most sun in Livigno, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Livigno a good destination for snow and ski travel?
Livigno is well suited to snow and ski travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, February, November, December, April, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Livigno calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Livigno: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for snow and ski travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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